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Arctic & Antarctica - A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier

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Book Synopsis: A Booklist Best Literary Travel Book (2017) and Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book (2016)“A penetrating study of human character in a challenging environment. . . . [David Welky’s] seamless narrative, chilling at times and always thought-provoking, transports the reader to a time when the Arctic was virtually as harsh and inaccessible a place as the Moon or Mars.” —Natural History

From a snow-swept hill in the ice fields northwest of Greenland, famed Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary spots a line of mysterious peaks dotting the horizon. In 1906, he names that distant, uncharted territory “Crocker Land.” Years later, two of Peary’s disciples, George Borup and Donald MacMillan, take the brave steps Peary never did: with a team of amateur adventurers and intrepid native guides, they endeavor to reach this unknown land and fill in the last blank space on the globe. What follows is hardship and mishap the likes of which none of the explorers could possibly have imagined. From howling blizzards and desperate food shortages to crime and tragedy, the explorers experience a remarkable journey of endurance, courage, and hope. Set in one of the world’s most inhospitable places, A Wretched and Precarious Situation is an Arctic tale unlike any other.

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the uncharted Arctic wilderness with "A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier." This captivating book, recognized as a Booklist Best Literary Travel Book and Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book, promises a gripping exploration of human character in a challenging environment.

Transport yourself to a time when the Arctic was as harsh and inaccessible as the Moon or Mars. Join famed Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary as he gazes upon mysterious peaks on the horizon, christened as "Crocker Land." It is these distant, uncharted lands that evoke a sense of wonder and beckon adventurers to unveil their secrets.

But it is not Peary himself who takes the plunge. Follow in the footsteps of his disciples, George Borup and Donald MacMillan, as they courageously venture into the unknown with a team of amateur adventurers and native guides. With every turn of the page, you will be swept away by the remarkable tales of hardship, mishaps, endurance, courage, and hope that these brave explorers encounter.

Get ready to endure howling blizzards, desperate food shortages, and unimaginable obstacles. Experience the thrill of living on the edge of survival as you navigate through crime and tragedy in one of the world's most inhospitable places. This Arctic tale will keep you on the edge of your seat, unable to put the book down.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the incredible journey that awaits. Grab your copy of "A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier" and discover the wonders hidden within the Arctic's icy embrace. Experience the thrill, the hardships, and the triumphs that define true exploration. Are you ready to embark on this extraordinary expedition? Get your copy now!

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