Synopses & Reviews
The Polaris expedition began in glory. It ended in a struggle for survival on the polar ice, in scandalous charges of cannibalism and murder, and in a shocking government cover-up. Now, after 100 years, the truth of what happened is revealed for the first time....
Bestselling writer Bruce Henderson-brings to life one of the most shocking and mysterious tragedies of American exploration, with detailed research and documents including:
Original transcripts of the Navy inquests
Personal papers of the murder victim, Captain Hall
Autopsy and forensic reports
The ship's original log
Journals of the crewmen
Hero-survivor George Tyson's diary and family papers
Rare photos, and more
Review
A crow's nest perch to the first U.S. expedition to the North Pole...[A] CHILLING STORY. (Vincent Bugliosi)