The Expedition, by Bea Uusma
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The Expedition, by Bea Uusma
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In 1897 three men disappeared in the North Pole—only now have their final hours been revealed with this award-winning forensic investigation of a 120-year-old mystery On July 11th, 1897, three men set out in a hydrogen balloon bound for the North Pole. Led by engineer August Soloman Andrée, they want to make history, but are frighteningly underprepared. Three days into their journey they make a crash landing and disappear into a white nightmare. They never return. 33 years later, the men's bodies and equipment are found buried beneath the snow and ice on a deserted glacier. They had enough food, clothing, and ammunition to survive. Why did they die? 100 years later, Bea Uusma is at a party. She pulls a book off a shelf about the Andrée Expedition. For the next 15 years, Bea will think of nothing else. This is her journey to uncover the truth.
The Expedition, by Bea Uusma- Amazon Sales Rank: #1439560 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.70" h x .90" w x 5.00" l, .61 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 288 pages
Review 'Uusma's tenacity has produced real results and by the artless vulnerability with which she reveals her own foibles and the artful way in which she weaves together history, research and self-revelation into something of genuine substance' The Times. 'A masterpiece' Aftonbladet. 'A fascinating, seriously entertaining book' Helsingborgs Dagbladet. 'I read it in one sitting. You just can't put it down' Nerikes Allehanda. 'Not just an exploration book or a detective story but an intriguing experiment in literary non-fiction, THE EXPEDITION is playful in its typography and layout, with every page designed and not just typeset. But its whimsy is always purposeful, and the book earns its right both as documentary and as memoir to the attention of exploration enthusiasts of any taste' Times Lierary Supplement. 'This beautifully written adventure story is a blend of memoir and poetic investigation, packed with maps, photographs, lists and journal entries' The Simple Things.
About the Author Bea Uusma started investigating the Andrée expedition while completing her medical degree. She was awarded the August Prize for best non-fiction book for The Expedition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A love story in every sense of the word: mysterious, unavoidable, and timeless! By Gerard Lebar I've never written anything on here before, because, frankly, I've never been compelled to. But after putting the finishing touches on "The Expedition" last night, I wanted to do my part in spreading the word of this gem of a tale.I happened upon this book in large part due to its cover. It is beautiful, yet haunting; both a cry for help and a calm reassurance. The cover alone isn't worthy of our continued devotion though, the promise of love however, in my opinion, is. "The Expedition," for all its priceless imagery, unwavering investigation, and compelling mystery, is, at its core, a story of love. And if it does sweet justice to any one virtue, if not all, it is the ever-illusive love.After having spent the last year of my life in northwestern Greenland, I understand - to some, small degree (as much as the comforts of modern technology allow) - the struggles of the Arctic, those that captivate the reader in this mystery throughout. Ms. Uusma does a fine job narrating a rather, evasively complex experience. Her commitment to truth is uncompromising. Although faced with great adversity in uncovering something many have given up on, she stops at nothing to ensure the reader has a luxury rarely afforded in journalistic pieces: all the facts. She allows no assumptions. Refuses the acceptance of half-truths or prevailing theories. She looks under every rock, into every cranny (literally and metaphorically). Her communion with the past is a rare achievement!In the end, instead of being told how to think, she affords the reader the opportunity to relive the investigation for themselves. "How did they die?" is important. But this multilayered tale is much more than that. What they lived for is the matter at hand. If you look far enough, just as Uusma did, you'll find out.Just like love, this book is imperfect. It leaves some things to be desired. It can be choppy and incomplete. I guarantee you, you'll wish some things were done differently. But what great works don't? And with that in mind, if given a chance, you'll be captivated by what is an honest reflection of our humanity and the struggles we face when we aspire to more.Purchase or borrow. Enjoy. In the end it will have been worth it!- GL
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Contagious enthusiasm! By Vilhelmina I attended a talk by the author of this book and instantly thought I needed to buy it. I was right. Bea Uusma is delightfully passionate about the Andrée expedition; a failed polar venture of the 19th century. And believe me, she will drag you into it too. You should let her. It's fascinating.Immediately after finishing this (all in one day, as it was nigh impossible to pull away from) I handed it off to the next person I laid eyes on just so I would have someone to talk to about it. It’s that good. If I could give it six stars, I would.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Stupid expedition, very fine book! By Axel Artist Bea Uusma was bored on a feast and stole a book about the Andrèe expedition. Andrèe had the idea of flying with a hydrogen balloon to the North Pole. Bea became fascinated, and studied medicine beccause she wanted to solve the mystery of why all three of the expedition died. She hate to freeze but visit the Arctic region (including the North Pole) many times. Andrèe`s expedition must have been the most stupidly organized expedition ever and its members death on an isolated arctic island the result of it. But efter reading this book, you become as fascinated as Bea Uusma!The book is also printed in a larger edition (only in Swedish) with more pictures.
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