Mystery

Great Canadian historical account of a sad tragedy. ( )

An interesting look at the man who led the "Lost Patrol" in the Arctic from Fort McPherson to Dawson City in the winter of 1910-1911. North traces each of the four members history with the Royal North-west Mounted Police before delving into the actual patrol itself and the reasons for the demise of the entire patrol from starvation. A very good look at the Arctic and the conditions that the men regularly put up with. Some period b&w photos. 138 pages. This is an earlier edition. ( )