Madhouse at the End of the Earth
The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night
by:
Julian Sancton
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book chronicles the harrowing true story of the Belgica expedition, which became the first to overwinter in Antarctica in 1897. It details the crew's struggle for survival against extreme cold, ice-bound isolation, and psychological turmoil as they navigated the uncharted icy wilderness.
Key points:
1. Human Resilience: The book showcases the human spirit's endurance in extreme adversity, as seen in the Belgica crew's year-long Antarctic ordeal.
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