Isbn: 9789374592618 - the last voyage of the karluk: flagship of vilhjalmar stefansson's canadian arctic expedition of 1913-16 (9 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Ice pressed in from every side, the ship's timbers groaning beneath the relentless grip of the Arctic. In the heart of the Canadian Arctic expedition of the early 20th century, a crew found themselves icebound, their fate intertwined with the frozen wilderness and the unforgiving sea. This is a true account of polar survival, where each day brought new tests of endurance and spirit, and every decision could mean the difference between salvation and disaster. The narrative unfolds with the immediacy of lived experience, chronicling not only the harrowing shipwreck but also the raw determination required to endure months adrift on shifting floes, far from the world's gaze.Set against the stark grandeur of northern exploration, the book captures the peril and wonder of arctic exploration at a time when vast stretches of the polar world remained unknown. The expedition memoir is rich with the detail of daily life aboard a vessel locked in ice, the camaraderie and tensions among the crew, and the ingenuity demanded by extreme isolation. It stands as a compelling piece of historical nonfiction-meticulously observed, deeply human, and unsparing in its honesty about the hardships and hopes that animated those who dared to venture into the polar night. The story's power lies in its authenticity, offering readers both a gripping shipwreck narrative and a window into the broader currents of exploration history and maritime disaster.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both general readers and collectors to rediscover a defining episode in the annals of polar exploration.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Ice pressed in from every side, the ship's timbers groaning beneath the relentless grip of the Arctic. In the heart of the Canadian Arctic expedition of the early 20th century, a crew found themselves icebound, their fate intertwined with the frozen wilderness and the unforgiving sea. This is a true account of polar survival, where each day brought new tests of endurance and spirit, and every decision could mean the difference between salvation and disaster. The narrative unfolds with the immediacy of lived experience, chronicling not only the harrowing shipwreck but also the raw determination required to endure months adrift on shifting floes, far from the world's gaze. Set against the stark grandeur of northern exploration, the book captures the peril and wonder of arctic exploration at a time when vast stretches of the polar world remained unknown. The expedition memoir is rich with the detail of daily life aboard a vessel locked in ice, the camaraderie and tensions among the crew, and the ingenuity demanded by extreme isolation. It stands as a compelling piece of historical nonfiction-meticulously observed, deeply human, and unsparing in its honesty about the hardships and hopes that animated those who dared to venture into the polar night. The story's power lies in its authenticity, offering readers both a gripping shipwreck narrative and a window into the broader currents of exploration history and maritime disaster. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both general readers and collectors to rediscover a defining episode in the annals of polar exploration. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. The last voyage of the Karluk | Flagship of Vilhjalmar Stefansson's Canadian Arctic expedition of 1913-16 | Bob Bartlett (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Alpha Edition | EAN 9789374592618 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…