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

Blake, Euphemia Vale

ISBN 10: 1437008151 / ISBN 13: 9781437008159

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: 1437008151
• ISBN 13: 9781437008159
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Arctic Experiences is a book written by Euphemia Vale Blake in 1874, which contains the story of Captain George E. Tyson's incredible drift on the ice-floe. The book is a first-hand account of the harrowing experiences of the crew of the Polaris, a ship that was stranded in the Arctic Ocean in 1871. The crew was forced to abandon the ship and take refuge on an ice-floe, where they drifted for months, enduring extreme weather conditions and facing starvation.The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the ship's stranding, the crew's struggle for survival, and their eventual rescue. It also includes descriptions of the Arctic landscape, the wildlife, and the Inuit people who lived in the region. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, survival stories, or the history of the Polaris expedition.Arctic Experiences is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the challenges faced by early Arctic explorers and the dangers of polar exploration. It is a testament to the human spirit and the will to survive in the face of adversity.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.