History Of The Adventurous Voyage And Terrible Shipwreck Of The U.S. Steamer Jeannette, In The Polar Seas is a book written by Henry Llewellyn Williams in 1882. The book tells the story of the U.S. Steamer Jeannette, which set out on a mission to explore the polar seas in 1879. The ship was captained by George W. De Long and carried a crew of 32 men.The book describes the voyage of the Jeannette, including the challenges the crew faced as they navigated through the treacherous polar seas. The crew encountered severe weather conditions, icebergs, and dangerous currents as they made their way towards the North Pole.Despite these challenges, the crew managed to make significant progress and even managed to reach a new record for the furthest north any ship had ever sailed. However, disaster struck when the ship became trapped in ice and was eventually crushed, leaving the crew stranded in the frozen wilderness.The book describes the harrowing experiences of the crew as they struggled to survive in the harsh Arctic environment. The crew faced starvation, exposure, and other dangers as they attempted to make their way to safety.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 and survival in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.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.
