General Adolphus Greely, himself a survivor of a disastrous Arctic expedition, retells episodes of courage from the exploration of northern America: Philip Staffe’s loyalty to Henry Hudson, Franklin crossing the Barren Grounds, Ross’s retreat, the discovery of the Northwest Passage, Bedford Pim’s sledge journey and Kane’s rescue of his shipmates.
Short, stirring true stories of polar endurance for young and old readers. Download the free EPUB.