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ADA Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the Arctic

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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 Based on a wealth of unpublished materials, including Ada's never-before-seen diaries, bestselling author Jennifer Niven narrates this true story of an unheralded woman who became an unlikely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.

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About the Author

Jennifer Niven's first book, The Ice Master, was named one of the Top Ten Nonfiction Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly. A native of Los Angeles, she currently lives in Savannah.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786887460
Author:
Niven, Jennifer
Publisher:
Hyperion Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Adventurers & Explorers
Subject:
Ethnic Cultures - Native Americans
Subject:
Polar Regions
Subject:
Native Americans
Subject:
Biography-Native Americans
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
TradePB
Publication Date:
20041131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
8 x 5.1875 in 13.68 oz
Age Level:
from 18
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