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Hell on Ice

Hell on Ice

by Edward Ellsberg

Description

An account of George Washington DeLong's attempt to sail to the North Pole by way of the Bering Strait. The ship sank after being frozen in the ice, and the crew made a harrowing trek to safety on Russia's north coast.

Subjects

Jeannette (Ship) exploration (artic) maritime disasters Discovery and exploration American Jeannette Expedition (1879-1881)
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