Publisher's Synopsis
""Andree: The Record Of A Tragic Adventure"" is a non-fiction book written by George Palmer Putnam that chronicles the ill-fated expedition of Swedish explorer Salomon August Andree in 1897. Andree, along with two companions, attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, but their journey ended in disaster when their balloon crashed on the ice and they were forced to make a perilous journey across the Arctic. The book is based on Andree's journal entries and letters, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. It provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the planning, the launch, and the tragic aftermath. The book also delves into the controversy surrounding Andree's decision to attempt the journey, as well as the impact of his death on the scientific community. Overall, ""Andree: The Record Of A Tragic Adventure"" is a gripping and tragic tale of human ambition and the dangers of exploring the unknown.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.
