Canada`s Forgotten Arctic Hero
George Rice and the Lady Frankln Bay Expedition 1881-1884
TERRIFIC TRUE ADVENTURE of Cape Bretoner George Rice—Canada`s first photographer of the High Arctic—who emerged a leader on an American Arctic expedition, and died a hero searching for food for his starving comrades. This gripping and painful story is told through George Rice`s previously unpublished diaries. Packed with humour, pathos, and magnificent description, this book is a powerful literary and historical event, masterfully presented by Jim Lotz.
192pages   .   $19.95   .   ISBN 978-1-895415-94-0   .   Breton Books
    
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