Hell on ice : The saga of the "Jeannette" by Edward Ellsberg

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Author Ellsberg, Edward, 1891-1983
LoC No. 38027096
Title Hell on ice : The saga of the "Jeannette"
Original Publication New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1938.
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Bob Taylor, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Hell on Ice: The Saga of the Jeannette" by Edward Ellsberg is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book details the ill-fated expedition of the USS Jeannette, which sought to navigate through the Arctic in search of the North Pole during the late 19th century. Through a blend of fictional narrative and historical documentation, the author explores the challenges faced by Captain George Washington De Long and his crew while navigating the treacherous waters and ice packs of the Arctic, reflecting on themes of human endurance and the pursuit of knowledge. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the reflective thoughts of George Wallace Melville, the engineer-in-chief of the Jeannette, as he recalls the expedition of 1879. Melville reminisces about a stone cross commemorating De Long and his crew, hinting at the tragedy to come. The opening chapters provide insights into the expedition's preparation, including the ship's modifications to withstand Arctic conditions, the officers' selection, and the tense atmosphere surrounding the launch. As the crew embarks on their journey, their challenges become apparent, foreshadowing the calamities they will encounter in the ice-laden Arctic seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- American
Subject Jeannette (Ship)
Subject Jeannette Expedition (1879-1881)
Subject North Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- American
Subject Melville, George W. (George Wallace), 1841-1912
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EBook-No. 72716
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Most Recently Updated Jan 17, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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