Icebound

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