Publisher's Synopsis
Andree: The Record Of A Tragic Adventure is a non-fiction book written by George Palmer Putnam. The book tells the story of Salomon August Andree, a Swedish engineer and explorer who, in 1897, attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon. Andree's expedition was ill-fated, and he and his two companions were never seen alive again. The book is based on Andree's journals, which were recovered in 1930, and provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the planning, the launch, and the eventual demise of the explorers. Putnam also provides historical context and analysis of the expedition, as well as insight into Andree's motivations and personality. The book is a gripping tale of adventure and tragedy, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of polar exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
