Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk

Name: Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk
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Book Synopsis: The true, harrowing story of the ill-fated 1913 Canadian Arctic Expedition and the two men who came to define it.In the summer of 1913, the wooden-hulled brigantine Karluk departed Canada for the Arctic Ocean. At the helm was Captain Bob Bartlett, considered the world’s greatest living ice navigator. The expedition’s visionary leader was a flamboyant impresario named Vilhjalmur Stefansson hungry for fame.Just six weeks after the Karluk departed, giant ice floes closed in around her. As the ship became icebound, Stefansson disembarked with five companions and struck out on what he claimed was a 10-day caribou hunting trip. Most on board would never see him again.Twenty-two men and an Inuit woman with two small daughters now stood on a mile-square ice floe, their ship and their original leader gone. Under Bartlett’s leadership they built make-shift shelters, surviving the freezing darkness of Polar night. Captain Bartlett now made a difficult and courageous decision. He would take one of the young Inuit hunters and attempt a 1000-mile journey to save the shipwrecked survivors. It was their only hope.Set against the backdrop of the Titanic disaster and World War I, filled with heroism, tragedy, and scientific discovery, Buddy Levy’s Empire of Ice and Stone tells the story of two men and two distinctively different brands of leadership—one selfless, one self-serving—and how they would forever be bound by one of the most audacious and disastrous expeditions in polar history, considered the last great voyage of the Heroic Age of Discovery.

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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the frozen Arctic? Look no further than "Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk". This captivating book is based on the true story of the ill-fated 1913 Canadian Arctic Expedition, filled with tales of bravery, tragedy, and unimaginable survival. Join us as we dive deep into the pages of history and discover the remarkable resilience of two men who defied the odds in the face of extreme adversity.

Prepare to be transported to a time when the world was hungry for adventure. Meet Captain Bob Bartlett, a master ice navigator who fearlessly led the wooden-hulled brigantine Karluk into the treacherous Arctic Ocean. Navigate through giant ice floes and experience the heart-pounding moments as the ship becomes trapped, leaving the crew stranded in an icy abyss. Learn how Bartlett's leadership skills were put to the ultimate test and witness his unwavering determination to save the lives of his fellow survivors.

In this captivating tale, author Buddy Levy delves into the fascinating character of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the expedition's visionary leader. Hungry for fame, Stefansson embarks on a 10-day caribou hunting trip, leaving behind the desperate crew on the now icebound ship. Discover the shocking and tragic consequences of his choices as you witness the struggle of twenty-two men and an Inuit woman with two small daughters, fighting to survive on a desolate ice floe.

As you dive deeper into "Empire of Ice and Stone", you'll be enthralled by the rich historical backdrop. Experience the lingering aftermath of the Titanic disaster and World War I, which adds an additional layer of tension and significance to this gripping tale. Buddy Levy's meticulously researched storytelling will transport you to the last great voyage of the Heroic Age of Discovery, a time of audacity and bravery where human endurance was pushed to the limit.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of courage and redemption. Immerse yourself in the world of "Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk" and witness the indomitable spirit of those who faced the harshest conditions imaginable. Join us on this incredible adventure by grabbing your copy now. Your journey starts here.

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