The impossible rescue : the true story of an amazing Arctic adventure

Sandler, Martin W.

Book 2012

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Barrow, Point (Alaska) History 19th century

Bear (Ship)

Overland Relief Expedition (1897-1898)

Reindeer Alaska History 19th century

Rescues Alaska History 19th century

Whaling Alaska Barrow, Point History 19th century

Whaling ships Accidents Alaska Barrow, Point History 19th century

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ISBN:

9780763670931
9780763650803

Edition:

First edition

Description:

163 pages : illustrations map. ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Stranded
An audacious plan
The long trek begins
An extraordinary encounter
Blizzards, reindeer and near disaster
A desperate request
A treacherous journey: another agonizing decision
Bertholf battles the odds
A remarkable procession: a hazardous crossing
Dire news of the whalers: adventures with the deer
Contact
Jarvis takes charge
Voyage against time
Epilogue
What happened to them

LCCN:

2011018618

Control Number:

891222

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