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A remarkable true story of adventure, betrayal and survival set in one of the world's most inhospitable places.

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"Unravels the strange story of one of the world's greatest discoveries that never was." -- National Geographic
"Polar historians will be grateful to have the Crocker Land expedition properly documented." -- . - The New York Times Book Review
"The true story of the Crocker Land Expedition to find a new continent northwest of Greenland in the early 20th century." -- What We're Reading - The Independent

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    Publisher: WW Norton & Co
    Publication Date: 07/11/2017
    ISBN13: 9780393354829, 978-0393354829
    ISBN10: 0393354822
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    Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Geographical discovery and exploration History of other geographical groupings

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A remarkable true story of adventure, betrayal and survival set in one of the world's most inhospitable places.

    Trade Review
    "Unravels the strange story of one of the world's greatest discoveries that never was." -- National Geographic
    "Polar historians will be grateful to have the Crocker Land expedition properly documented." -- . - The New York Times Book Review
    "The true story of the Crocker Land Expedition to find a new continent northwest of Greenland in the early 20th century." -- What We're Reading - The Independent

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