Now in paperback; the gripping and inspiring tale of a woman's survival alone in the Arctic.In 1921; four men and one woman ventured deep into the Arctic. Two years later; only one returned.When 23-year-old Inuit Ada Blackjack signed on as a seamstress for a top-secret Arctic expedition; her goal was simple: earn money and find a husband. But her terrifying experiences--both in the wild and back in civilization--comprise one of the most amazing untold adventures of the 20th century. Based on a wealth of unpublished materials; including Ada's never-before-seen diaries; bestselling author Jennifer Niven narrates this true story of an unheralded woman who became an unlikely hero.
#1531377 in Books 2014-01-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.90 x .90 x 6.90l; 1.10 #File Name: 078647663X276 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very Informative and brought forth perspectives and information that I ...By Ann BlackVery Informative and brought forth perspectives and information that I was not aware of. All Civil War historians and especially those interested in the North Carolina aspects of the war should get this book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Gwen WilliamsI'm still reading this book; I'm learning a lot about why we are still fighting this war.
