A superb account of the American Navy's boldest and most tragically ill-fated effort to reach the North Pole. "A gripping tale,""--The Washington Post"
"Truly exciting,""--The Atlantic Monthly"
"Beautifully executed narrative,""--Kirkus Reviews"
..".Uncovers intriguing new information, including the reason the expedition's full story was never revealed.""--The Cleveland Plain Dealer"
"Uncommonly stirring,""--John Barkham Reviews"
"On all levels, a book worth reading,""--The New York Times Book Review"