The Impossible Rescue

The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure

Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, Polar Regions, History, Exploration and Discovery
Cover of the book The Impossible Rescue by Martin W. Sandler, Candlewick Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Martin W. Sandler ISBN: 9780763666347
Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication: September 11, 2012
Imprint: Candlewick Press Language: English
Author: Martin W. Sandler
ISBN: 9780763666347
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication: September 11, 2012
Imprint: Candlewick Press
Language: English

The dead of an Arctic winter. Whaling ships full of men, stranded in ice. Follow three rescuers in a race against time — and all odds — in this heartpounding true adventure.

In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter blasted early, bringing storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and three hundred sailors off guard. Their ships locked in ice, with no means of escape, the whalers had limited provisions on board, and little hope of surviving until warmer temperatures arrived many months later. Here is the incredible story of three men sent by President McKinley to rescue them. The mission? A perilous trek over 1,500 miles of nearly impassable Alaskan terrain, in the bone-chilling months of winter, to secure two herds of reindeer (for food) and find a way to guide them to the whalers before they starve. With the help of photographs and journal entries by one of the rescuers, Martin W. Sandler takes us on every step of their riveting journey, facing raging blizzards, killing cold, injured sled dogs, and setbacks to test the strongest of wills.
Back matter includes an epilogue, further information, a time line, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The dead of an Arctic winter. Whaling ships full of men, stranded in ice. Follow three rescuers in a race against time — and all odds — in this heartpounding true adventure.

In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter blasted early, bringing storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and three hundred sailors off guard. Their ships locked in ice, with no means of escape, the whalers had limited provisions on board, and little hope of surviving until warmer temperatures arrived many months later. Here is the incredible story of three men sent by President McKinley to rescue them. The mission? A perilous trek over 1,500 miles of nearly impassable Alaskan terrain, in the bone-chilling months of winter, to secure two herds of reindeer (for food) and find a way to guide them to the whalers before they starve. With the help of photographs and journal entries by one of the rescuers, Martin W. Sandler takes us on every step of their riveting journey, facing raging blizzards, killing cold, injured sled dogs, and setbacks to test the strongest of wills.
Back matter includes an epilogue, further information, a time line, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.

More books from Candlewick Press

Cover of the book Beowulf by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Brave Red, Smart Frog by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book The Infamous Ratsos: Project Fluffy by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Archon by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Boys Bears and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book A Is for Awesome by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Monsters of Men by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Kiss Good Night by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Punkzilla by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Into the Jungle: Stories for Mowgli by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book The Return of the Dragon by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Dolls of War by Martin W. Sandler
Cover of the book Beat the Band by Martin W. Sandler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy