Ice Ghosts

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The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition

By Paul Watson

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Ice Ghosts by Paul Watson is a gripping historical account that delves into the lost Franklin Expedition of the mid-19th century, where two British ships disappeared while searching for the Northwest Passage. Blending history with Inuit lore and modern-day discovery, the book explores the mystery of the expedition and how the ships were eventually found over a century later. Balancing adventure and research, Watson captures the essence of human endeavour and the thrilling search for answers amidst the Arctic's harsh environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the mysteries of Arctic exploration and the fate of the Franklin Expedition. It combines history with adventure, piecing together decades of research, Inuit oral histories, and modern archaeological developments to unravel a fascinating end to a legendary quest.

Ice Ghosts

The true story of the greatest mystery of Arctic exploration—and the rare mix of marine science and Inuit knowledge that led to the shipwreck’s recent discovery.

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Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845, whose two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and their crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice. This narrative intertwines with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit responsible for the recent incredible discoveries of the wrecks.

Paul Watson, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was on the icebreaker that led one of the discovery expeditions, tells a fast-paced historical adventure story. He reveals how a combination of faith in Inuit knowledge and the latest science yielded a discovery for the ages.

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Paul Watson's Ice Ghosts is praised for its riveting narrative, weaving together the tale of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845 with the events leading to the discovery of the Erebus and Terror wrecks in 2014. Critics highlight its engrossing and comprehensive account of this gripping historical saga, comparable to the adventures of Shackleton.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393355864

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 16 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 339g

Pages: 416

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Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Paul Watson Science & Nature

About the Author

Paul Watson is the author of Where War Lives and the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Headliner Award, the George Polk Award, and the Robert Capa Gold medal. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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