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In the Kingdom of Ice

The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
Summary:

The book recounts the harrowing 1879 expedition of the USS Jeannette, led by George Washington De Long, as it attempted to reach the North Pole. It details the crew's struggle for survival after their ship becomes trapped and eventually crushed by pack ice, forcing them to embark on a perilous journey over the frozen Arctic in search of rescue.

Key points:

1. Arctic Exploration: The book focuses on the 1879 USS Jeannette expedition to the North Pole, sponsored by James Gordon Bennett Jr., owner of The New York Herald.

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