Synopsis-
First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious
letter asking him to construct a reinforced
steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out
for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a
crewman finally reveals himself as Captain
John Hatteras, and his obsession--to get
to the North Pole. After experiencing
appalling cold and hunger, the captain
treks across the frozen wastes in search
of fuel. Abandoned by most of his crew,
and accompanied by a rival American
explorer, Hatteras continues his journey
to the Pole, encountering endless perils
and adventures along the way.
Excerpt-
"To–morrow, at the turn of the tide, the
brig Forward, K. Z., captain, Richard
Shandon, mate, will clear from New
Prince's Docks; destination unknown."
This announcement appeared in the
Liverpool Herald of April 5, 1860.
The sailing of a brig is not a matter of
great importance for the chief commercial
city of England. Who would take notice of
it in so great a throng of ships of all sizes
and of every country, that dry–docks
covering two leagues scarcely contain
them?
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