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Book Synopsis: From the author of The Ice Master comes the remarkable true story of a young Inuit woman who survived six months alone on a desolate, uninhabited Arctic island. In September 1921, four young men and Ada Blackjack, a diminutive 25-year-old Eskimo woman, ventured deep into the Arctic in a secret attempt to colonize desolate Wrangel Island for Great Britain. Two years later, Ada Blackjack emerged as the sole survivor of this ambitious polar expedition. This young, unskilled woman--who had headed to the Arctic in search of money and a husband--conquered the seemingly unconquerable north and survived all alone after her male companions had perished.
Following her triumphant return to civilization, the international press proclaimed her the female Robinson Crusoe. But whatever stories the press turned out came from the imaginations of reporters: Ada Blackjack refused to speak to anyone about her horrific two years in the Arctic. Only on one occasion--after charges were published falsely accusing her of causing the death of one her companions--did she speak up for herself.
Jennifer Niven has created an absorbing, compelling history of this remarkable woman, taking full advantage of the wealth of first-hand resources about Ada that exist, including her never-before-seen diaries, the unpublished diaries from other primary characters, and interviews with Ada's surviving son. Ada Blackjack is more than a rugged tale of a woman battling the elements to survive in the frozen north--it is the story of a hero.
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Experience the remarkable true story of survival in the Arctic with Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the Arctic. Written by the acclaimed author of The Ice Master, this gripping narrative follows the journey of a young Inuit woman who defied all odds to triumph over the harsh Arctic wilderness.
Imagine venturing deep into the Arctic, surrounded by desolation and uninhabited islands. In September 1921, Ada Blackjack, along with four young men, embarked on a secret mission to colonize Wrangel Island for Great Britain. What ensued was a battle against nature's most brutal forces, where Ada Blackjack emerged as the sole survivor after two arduous years.
Ada Blackjack's story is one of resilience and determination. This unskilled young woman, driven by her thirst for financial stability and love, conquered the unconquerable north, persevering even after her male companions tragically perished. The international press hailed her as the female Robinson Crusoe, perpetuating countless tales of her extraordinary feats. But the truth behind her journey remained untold, until now.
With access to Ada Blackjack's previously unseen diaries, as well as interviews with her surviving son and other primary characters, author Jennifer Niven brings forth an absorbing and compelling history. She unravels the enigma behind this unforgettable woman and sheds light on her heroic struggle against the elements.
Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the Arctic is more than just a thrilling adventure; it is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Immerse yourself in this captivating tale today and discover the awe-inspiring journey of a genuine hero.
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