Edward Ellsberg Knihy

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The narrative unfolds through the eyes of G. W. Melville, the chief engineer of the Jeannette, chronicling the crew's harrowing journey as they become trapped in Arctic ice during their 1879 expedition to the North Pole. Faced with extreme conditions, hunger, and exhaustion, the crew embarks on a perilous overland trek in a desperate bid for survival. Edward Ellsberg, a distinguished U.S. Navy veteran, captures the tragic essence of this ill-fated voyage in a compelling novel form, blending historical events with human resilience.

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