This work traces over five centuries the riveting pursuit of the legendary northern sea-route across North America. The author chronicles daring expeditions, unmapped passages, frozen seas and vanished crews as explorers wrestled with monstrous ice, relentless cold and survival beyond belief. From early hopeful voyages to the eventual triumph, it combines geography, adventure and the human will against the Arctic.
Dimensions:
24 x 16 x 3 cm
Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Author:
George Malcolm Thomson
Publisher:
Book Club Associates, London