A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier
by David Welky
Paperback Hardcover Kindle Edition"A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier" by David Welky is an account of the 1913-1917 Canadian Arctic Expedition, an attempt to explore the uncharted regions of the Canadian Arctic. The expedition, led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson, faced harsh conditions and tremendous challenges, including starvation and death. The book is a compelling narrative of the triumphs and tragedies of the expedition, as well as an exploration of the complex motivations that drove the explorers and the impact they had on the indigenous people they encountered. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including the diaries and letters of the expedition members, as well as contemporary accounts and archival records. The result is a vivid and engaging history of one of the last great Arctic expeditions.
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