Publisher's Synopsis
A superb account of the American Navy's boldest and most tragically ill-fated effort to reach the North Pole.
"A gripping tale,"--The Washington Post
"Truly exciting,"--The Atlantic Monthly
"Beautifully executed narrative,"--Kirkus Reviews
"...Uncovers intriguing new information, including the reason the expedition's full story was never revealed."--The Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Uncommonly stirring,"--John Barkham Reviews
"On all levels, a book worth reading,"--The New York Times Book Review
