History of the Adventurous Voyage and Terrible Shipwreck of the U.S. Steamer Jeannette, in the Polar Seas (1882)

""History Of The Adventurous Voyage And Terrible Shipwreck Of The U.S. Steamer Jeannette, In The Polar Seas"" is a non-fiction book written by Henry Llewellyn Williams and published in 1882. The book chronicles the ill-fated expedition of the U.S. Steamer Jeannette, which set sail in 1879 in search of the North Pole. The book provides a detailed account of the voyage, including the challenges faced by the crew as they navigated through treacherous Arctic waters, battled extreme weather conditions, and encountered hostile indigenous peoples.The book also describes the shipwreck of the Jeannette, which occurred in 1881 when the ship became trapped in ice and was crushed by the pressure. The crew was forced to abandon the ship and embark on a perilous journey across the ice, facing starvation, frostbite, and other dangers. The book recounts the heroic efforts of the crew to survive and the eventual rescue of some of the survivors.Overall, ""History Of The Adventurous Voyage And Terrible Shipwreck Of The U.S. Steamer Jeannette, In The Polar Seas"" is a gripping tale of adventure, survival, and tragedy in one of the harshest environments on Earth. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by explorers in the late 19th century and the human spirit in the face of adversity.Together With A Full And Particular Account Of The Death Of Lieutenant De Long And His Brave Shipmates, In The Siberian Deserts, And The Rescue Of Danenhower, Melville, And Their Heroic Companions.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.