The Voyage of the Jeannette V2: The Ship and Ice Journals of George W. de Long (1883)

The Voyage of the Jeannette V2: The Ship and Ice Journals of George W. De Long (1883) is a book written by George W. De Long. It is a firsthand account of the ill-fated expedition of the USS Jeannette, which set sail in 1879 to explore the Arctic region. The book is a compilation of De Long's journals, which document the ship's journey through the treacherous Arctic waters, its eventual entrapment in ice, and the crew's struggle to survive in the harsh conditions that followed.De Long's writing provides a vivid and detailed description of the landscape and wildlife of the Arctic, as well as the daily routines and challenges faced by the crew. The book also chronicles the crew's efforts to free the ship from the ice and their eventual decision to abandon it, leading to a harrowing journey across the frozen tundra in search of rescue.The Voyage of the Jeannette V2 is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the challenges and dangers faced by Arctic explorers in the late 19th century. It is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in exploration, adventure, and survival stories.In Two Volumes.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.