Arctic Experiences: Containing Captain George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift On The Ice-Floe (1874)

Blake, Euphemia Vale

ISBN 10: 1436780721 / ISBN 13: 9781436780728

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Arctic Experiences: Containing Captain George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift On The Ice-Floe (1874)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436780721
• ISBN 13: 9781436780728
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Arctic Experiences is a book that recounts the incredible story of Captain George E. Tyson and his crew's harrowing journey through the Arctic wilderness. The book was written by Euphemia Vale Blake and originally published in 1874. The book details Captain Tyson's expedition to the Arctic in search of whales in 1871. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when their ship, the Polaris, gets trapped in the ice and begins to drift aimlessly. The crew is forced to abandon the ship and take refuge on an ice floe, where they are left to fend for themselves in the harsh Arctic environment.The book describes the crew's struggles to survive on the ice floe, including their efforts to find food and shelter, as well as their encounters with dangerous wildlife. The crew eventually splits into two groups, with Captain Tyson leading one group and another crew member, William Morton, leading the other.Despite the many challenges they face, the crew manages to survive for several months on the ice floe before being rescued by a passing ship. The book is a gripping account of one of the most incredible survival stories in Arctic history, and provides a fascinating insight into the harsh realities of life in the frozen wilderness.Containing Captain George E. Tyson�������s Wonderful Drift On The Ice-Floe, A History Of The Polaris Expedition, The Cruise Of The Tigress, And Rescue Of The Polaris Survivors. To Which Is Added A General Arctic Chronology.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.

About the Author

Euphemia Vale Blake (1824 1904) moved to New York from England as a child, and followed her father into a writing career. Her other works include History of Newport: From the Earliest Settlement of the Country to the Present Time and History of the Tammany Society: Or Columbian Order.