Icebound

About the Book

A superb account of the American Navy's boldest and most tragically ill-fated effort to reach the North Pole.

"A gripping tale,"-The Washington Post

"Truly exciting,"-The Atlantic Monthly

"Beautifully executed narrative,"-Kirkus Reviews

" Uncovers intriguing new information, including the reason the expedition's full story was never revealed."-The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Uncommonly stirring,"-John Barkham Reviews

"On all levels, a book worth reading,"-The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Leonard F. Guttridge was born in Wales and served throughout World War II in Britain?s Royal Air Force. He wrote The Commodores for Naval Institute Press, Icebound, and co-wrote The Great Coalfield War with George S. McGovern.

?A gripping story of suspense and adventure?colorful characters abound.??Publisher?s Weekly