In Arctic Adventure he writes of seal and polar bear hunts; surviving starvation; meeting people who'd resorted to cannibalism; and of the moving experience of seeing the sun after three months of winter darkness. Freuchen's warmth, wit, and literary talent make this book stand out; it is a rich human saga. (6 x 9, 432 pages, b&w photos)
Peter Freuchen (1886-1957), born in Denmark, was a close friend of Arctic legend Knud Rasmussen and accompanied him on several expeditions.
Gretel Ehrlich is the author of This Cold Heaven and A Match to the Heart, among other works.
In Arctic Adventure he writes of seal and polar bear hunts; surviving starvation; meeting people who'd resorted to cannibalism; and of the moving experience of seeing the sun after three months of winter darkness. Freuchen's warmth, wit, and literary talent make this book stand out; it is a rich human saga. (6 x 9, 432 pages, b&w photos)
Peter Freuchen (1886-1957), born in Denmark, was a close friend of Arctic legend Knud Rasmussen and accompanied him on several expeditions.
Gretel Ehrlich is the author of This Cold Heaven and A Match to the Heart, among other works.
Arctic Adventure: My Life in the Frozen North
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781626549296 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Echo Point Books & Media |
| Publication date: | 02/01/2014 |
| Pages: | 420 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.06(d) |