Hell on ice: The saga of the "Jeannette"

By Edward Ellsberg

A frozen world of white silence, shattered by the groan of splintering timbers and the desperate hope of survival-such is the crucible where the limits of human endurance are tested. In the Siberian Arctic region, as the nineteenth century's hunger for discovery drove ships into uncharted ice, one legendary voyage would become a touchstone for all arctic exploration books to follow. Here lies a gripping account of a polar expedition survival story, where the relentless cold is rivalled only by the courage and ingenuity of those who dared to face it. The narrative plunges readers into the heart of maritime history nonfiction, revealing not just the physical ordeal of shipwreck survival, but the psychological resilience demanded by months adrift in a frozen wilderness. With the vivid immediacy of true adventure stories and the meticulous detail that history enthusiasts cherish, this restored edition resurrects a saga that has haunted the annals of 1800s arctic expeditions. The loss and endurance of a crew, their struggle against the merciless elements, and the unbreakable bonds forged in adversity, echo the spirit found in Ernest Shackleton books and other chronicles of endurance expedition. Yet, beyond mere survival, the account captures the era's restless spirit of exploration-a time when the boundaries of the known world were pushed ever northward, and the price of discovery was measured in frostbitten flesh and undaunted will. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, offering both casual adventure readers and classic-collection buyers a rare window into the past. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving a chapter of history that continues to fascinate and inspire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374129442
• ISBN13: 9789374129449
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"