Abandoned: The Story of the Greely Arctic Expedition, 1881-1884 - Hardcover

by Alden L. Todd (Author), Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Introduction by)

Abandoned: The Story Of The Greely Arctic Expedition, 1881-1884 is a non-fiction book written by Alden L. Todd. The book tells the story of the ill-fated expedition led by Lieutenant Adolphus W. Greely to the Arctic in 1881. The expedition was meant to collect scientific data and explore the region, but it turned into a tragedy when the team was abandoned by their supply ships and left to fend for themselves in the harsh Arctic conditions.The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including journals, letters, and official reports. It chronicles the entire expedition, from its inception to its tragic end, and delves into the personalities of the men involved, their struggles, and their ultimate fate.Abandoned: The Story Of The Greely Arctic Expedition, 1881-1884 is a gripping tale of survival, endurance, and tragedy in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, history, or adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.