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Book Synopsis: “One helluva read.”—Newsweek • “Gripping.”—Outside • “Spellbinding.”—Associated Press • “Powerful.”—New York In 1912, the Saint Anna, a Russian exploration vessel in search of fertile hunting grounds, was frozen into the polar ice cap, trapping her crew aboard. For nearly a year and a half, they struggled to stay alive. As all hope of rescue faded, they realized their best chance of survival might be to set out on foot, across hundreds of miles of desolate ice, with their lifeboats dragged behind them on sledges, in hope of reaching safety. Twenty of them chose to stay aboard; thirteen began the trek; of them all, only two survived. Originally published in Russia in 1917, In the Land of White Death was translated into English for the first time by the Modern Library to widespread critical acclaim. As well as recounting Albanov’s vivid, first-person account of his ninety-day ordeal over 235 miles of frozen sea, this expanded paperback edition contains three newly discovered photographs and an extensive new Epilogue by David Roberts based on the never-before-published diary of Albanov’s only fellow survivor, Alexander Konrad. As gripping as Albanov’s own tale, the Epilogue sheds new light on the tragic events of 1912–1914, brings to life many of those who perished (including the infamous captain Brusilov and nurse Zhdanko, the only woman on board), and, inadvertently, reveals one new piece of information—about the identity of the traitors who left Albanov for dead—that is absolutely shocking.“Poetic.”—The Washington Post • “A lost masterpiece.”—Booklist • “A jewel of polar literature.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer • “Vivid . . . [a work of] terrifying beauty.”—The Boston Globe
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Step into the heart-pounding world of survival with "In the Land of White Death." This epic story of endurance and courage will leave you in awe and longing for more. Don't just take our word for it – critics are raving about this book! Newsweek calls it "one helluva read," Outside magazine describes it as "gripping," and the Associated Press calls it simply "spellbinding." With such high praise, it's no wonder this book is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts.
Transport yourself back to 1912, when the crew of the Russian exploration vessel, Saint Anna, found themselves trapped in the icy grip of the Siberian Arctic. Cut off from the world, their chances of survival seemed slim. Facing dwindling resources and abandoning hope of rescue, their only option was to embark on a treacherous journey across hundreds of miles of desolate ice. Through Albanov's vivid and haunting first-person account, you'll experience the grueling ninety-day ordeal over 235 miles of frozen sea.
This expanded paperback edition also features three newly discovered photographs and a captivating epilogue by David Roberts, based on the never-before-published diary of Alexander Konrad, the only other survivor of this harrowing expedition. Through this additional content, you'll deepen your understanding of the tragedy that unfolded and gain insight into the lives of those who perished. And if that wasn't enough, a shocking revelation about the identity of the traitors who left Albanov for dead will leave you stunned.
The Washington Post describes the prose as "poetic," while Booklist considers it a "lost masterpiece." Seattle Post-Intelligencer hails it as a "jewel of polar literature," and The Boston Globe paints a picture of "terrifying beauty." Get your hands on this captivating book today and immerse yourself in the extraordinary tale of survival that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
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