Three Years of Arctic Service: An Account of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84, and the Attainment of the Farthest North, Vol. 1

Three Years of Arctic Service #1

by Adolphus Washington Greely

First published in 1886 as a set of two volumes, Three Years of Arctic Service recounts the story of Adolphus Greely on the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. His mission to the Arctic was to conduct meteorological observations and collect polar magnetic field data. After supply trips failed to reach the expedition, the crew was forced to retreat south with inadequate supplies. From the crew of 25 explorers, 19 perished due to starvation and disease. The expedition became infamous for the stories of cannibalism that spread in the media. Captain Winfield Scott Schley was able to rescue the remaining crew in 1884.

Genres: History

504 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1886

About the author

Adolphus Washington Greely was a United States Army officer, polar explorer, and recipient of the Medal of Honor.