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Fatal Passage: The Story of John Rae, the Arctic Hero Time Forgot
Fatal Passage The Story of John Rae the Arctic Hero Time Forgot
Author: Ken McGoogan
John Rae's accomplishments, surpassing all nineteenth-century Arctic explorers, were worthy of honors and international fame. No explorer even approached Rae's prolific record: 1,776 miles surveyed of uncharted territory; 6,555 miles hiked on snowshoes; and 6,700 miles navigated in small boats. Yet, he was denied fair recognition of his discover...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786711567
ISBN-10: 0786711566
Publication Date: 4/2003
Pages: 328
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Carroll Graf Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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Enjoyed this book very much. It is true that John Rae is a forgotten hero of arctic exploration, and those who follow the early polar expeditions will find this book very informative. Would have been a "5" except for the heavy repeated bias in favor of John Rae, which is understandable, but not needed, as Rae's story speaks for itself. Good read!


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