Impossible Rescue, The: The True Story Of An Amazing Arctic Adventure (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
It’s winter, but it’s not a Midwest winter- it’s the Arctic. The people involved in this harrowing story didn’t have warm homes to bundle up in. In fact in the beginning they weren’t even on land they were in ships. They were on whaling ships that waited just a little too long to head home and ended up getting stuck in the ice on the far northern shore of Alaska. While the captain and crews from the ships were able to make a 60 mile trek to the closest town they’re still trapped. There’s not enough room for all the men, food is limited and the situation was looking desperate. They weren’t sure they’d be able to make it through the harsh Artic winter. Luckily- a rescue mission was launched! The Impossible Rescue chronicles the fate of the whaling ships, their crews and the incredible rescue mission that took place to ensure their survival through the winter. Just three men were assigned to the mission of crossing 1.500 mile of cold and brutal Alaskan frontier to reach the stranded crews. Through journal, entries, photographs and more Martin Sandler tells the dramatic tale of how these 3 men risked their lives to save others. A gripping and exciting true story that will make you extra glad summer is here! Amazing true story which took place in 1898, with great photos included from the journey.From the book's jacket: "...incredible true adventure story of three men who were ordered by President McKinley to carry out an overland rescue that covered 1,500 miles of treacherous Alaskan terrain in the dead of winter."This is the perfect book to read on the treadmill: if I am tempted to whine to myself about being "worn out" or "too hot", I just think about the people in this book who suffered so much but pushed on so selflessly to help others (200+ whalers who were stranded and running out of food). I read a lot of World War 2 books on the treadmill, for the same reason.
What do You think about Impossible Rescue, The: The True Story Of An Amazing Arctic Adventure (2012)?
Incredible reading. an absolutely amazing story that is a little known piece of US history.
—nicky
Interesting rescue story I hadn't heard about before.
—Ivey3671
Netgalley expired before reviewed unfortunately.
—Taco
