Ice Ghosts

The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition

Paul Watson

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Norton
09 February 2018

History; History of other lands; Historical geography; Geographical discovery & exploration

Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the Lost Franklin Expedition of 1845—whose two ships and crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice—with the tale of the incredible discovery of the flagship's wreck in 2014. Paul Watson, who was on the icebreaker that led the discovery expedition, tells a fast-paced historical adventure story: Sir John Franklin and the crew of the HMS Erebus and Terror setting off in search of the fabled Northwest Passage, the hazards they encountered and the reasons they were forced to abandon ship hundreds of miles from the nearest outpost of civilization, and the decades of searching that exposed rumours of cannibalism and a few scattered papers and bones—until a combination of Inuit lore and the latest science yielded a discovery for the ages.

By: Paul Watson
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 339g
ISBN: 9780393355864
ISBN 10: 0393355861
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 09 February 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition

Engaging... A keen, entertaining chronicle of the various attempts to locate a sensationally doomed expedition. -- Kirkus (starred review) Riveting. -- Booklist Intriguing [and] enjoyable. . . . While there have been many previous books about the Franklin expedition and its mysterious fate, the notable originality of Ice Ghosts lies in the fact that it brings the story right up-to-date. . . . Franklin aficionados will certainly want to add it to their libraries. -- Ian McGuire - New York Times Book Review A splendid achievement. -- Ken McCoogan - Toronto Globe & Mail Fascinating. -- Bill Streever - Dallas Morning News An incredible yarn. -- Matthew Price - Boston Globe [A] thrilling tale of science's hunt to solve one of naval history's greatest riddles. . . . [Watson's] intimate familiarity with key players and places gives the reader an insider's view of the operations. -- Gemma Tarlach - Discover Magazine