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Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition,Used
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The spellbinding true story of the greatest cold case in Arctic historyand how the rare mix of marine science and Inuit knowledge finally led to the recent discovery of the shipwrecks.Spanning nearly 200 years, Ice Ghosts is a fastpaced detective story about Western science, indigenous beliefs, and the irrepressible spirit of exploration and discovery. It weaves together an epic account of the legendary Franklin Expedition of 1845whose two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, and their crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic icewith the modern tale of the scientists, researchers, divers, and local Inuit behind the recent discoveries of the two ships, which made news around the world.The journalist Paul Watson was on the icebreaker that led the expedition that discovered the HMS Erebus in 2014, and he broke the news of the discovery of the HMS Terror in 2016. In a masterful work of history and contemporary reporting, he tells the full story of the Franklin Expedition: Sir John Franklin and his crew setting off from England in search of the fabled Northwest Passage; the hazards they encountered and the reasons they were forced to abandon ship after getting stuck in the ice hundreds of miles from the nearest outpost of Western civilization; and the dozens of search expeditions over more than 160 years, which collectively have been called the most extensive, expensive, perverse, and illstarredmanhunt in history.All that searching turned up a legendary trail of sailors relics, a fabled note, a lifeboat with skeletons lying next to loaded rifles, and rumors of cannibalismbut no sign of the ships until, finally, the discoveries in our own time. As Watson reveals, the epic hunt for the lost Franklin Expedition found success only when searchers combined the latest marine science with faith in Inuit lore that had been passed down orally for generations.Ice Ghosts is narrative nonfiction of the highest order, full of drama and rich in characters: Lady Jane Franklin, who almost singlehandedly kept the search alive for decades; an Inuit historian who worked for decades gathering elders accounts; an American software billionaire who launched his own hunt; and underwater archaeologists honing their skills to help find the ships. Watson also shows how the hunt for the Franklin Expedition was connected to such technological advances as SCUBA gear and sonar technology, and how it ignited debates over how to preserve the relics discovered with the ships.A modern adventure story that arcs back through history, Ice Ghosts tells the complete and incredible story of the Franklin Expeditionthe greatest of Arctic mysteriesfor the ages. 8 pages of color illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition'? A: The main theme of 'Ice Ghosts' is the intersection of Western science and Inuit knowledge in the quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ice Ghosts'? A: The author of 'Ice Ghosts' is Paul Watson, a journalist who was involved in the expeditions that discovered the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ice Ghosts' have? A: 'Ice Ghosts' contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ice Ghosts' have? A: 'Ice Ghosts' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Ice Ghosts' published? A: 'Ice Ghosts' was published on March 21, 2017.
- Q: Does 'Ice Ghosts' include illustrations? A: 'Ice Ghosts' features 8 pages of color illustrations that complement the narrative.
- Q: What historical event does 'Ice Ghosts' focus on? A: 'Ice Ghosts' focuses on the Franklin Expedition, which aimed to find the Northwest Passage and resulted in the loss of two ships and their crew in the Arctic.
- Q: Is 'Ice Ghosts' a work of fiction or nonfiction? A: 'Ice Ghosts' is a narrative nonfiction book that combines history with contemporary reporting.
- Q: What kind of readers might enjoy 'Ice Ghosts'? A: 'Ice Ghosts' is suitable for readers interested in history, exploration, marine science, and indigenous cultures.
- Q: Does 'Ice Ghosts' discuss modern technology used in the search for the lost ships? A: Yes, 'Ice Ghosts' discusses how modern technologies like SCUBA gear and sonar played a crucial role in the discoveries related to the Franklin Expedition.