The Voyage of the Jeannette. The Ship and ice Journals of George W. De Long, Lieutenant-commander U.S.N. and Commander of the Polar Expedition of 1879-1881 Volume

The Voyage of the Jeannette recounts the harrowing journey of the U.S. Navy's polar expedition of 1879-1881, led by Lieutenant Commander George W. De Long. This first volume presents De Long's ship and ice journals, offering a firsthand account of the expedition's ambitious attempt to reach the North Pole via the Bering Strait. From the initial optimism to the devastating entrapment of the 'Jeannette' in the Arctic ice, De Longâ€(TM)s meticulous entries detail the crew's struggle for survival against the brutal elements.

Edited by his wife, Emma Wotton De Long, this volume captures the day-to-day realities of life aboard a ship facing unimaginable challenges. The journals provide invaluable insights into the geographical discoveries, scientific observations, and the psychological toll endured by the men as they battled starvation, exhaustion, and the relentless Arctic winter. A testament to human endurance and the pursuit of exploration, 'The Voyage of the Jeannette' remains a vital historical document for anyone interested in polar exploration and maritime history.

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