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Julian SanctonHistory · Non-Fiction
Madhouse at the End of the Earth
Madhouse at the End of the Earth
- Pages
- 368
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In 1897, Commandant Adrien de Gerlache led an ambitious expedition to the uncharted Antarctic, only to find his ship, the Belgica, trapped in the unforgiving ice. As the sun vanished for months, the crew faced endless night, a mysterious illness, and a descent into madness. This true story chronicles their harrowing fight for survival, highlighting the unlikely bond between two officers, one of whom would later become infamous.
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1897-1899Adrien Victor Joseph Gerlache de Gomery baron de (1866-1934)Amundsen, roald, 1872-1928AntarcticaAntarctica, discovery and explorationBelgica (Ship)BelgiumCook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940Discovery and explorationExplorationFredrick CookGeographyNew York (N.Y.)New York Times bestsellerNew York Times reviewedNorwayRoald Amundsen (1872-1928)
