Death On The Ice by Cassie Brown

The Great Newfoundland Sealing Disaster of 1914

Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the North Atlantic, this harrowing true story chronicles the tragic fate of the Newfoundland sealers in 1914. As they embarked on their annual hunt, a series of misjudgments and a brutal storm left over 130 men stranded on the ice floes, battling hypothermia, starvation, and despair. The narrative delves into the human spirit's resilience and the devastating impact of nature's wrath, while also shedding light on the socio-economic conditions and the perilous nature of the sealing industry during that era.

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Published
1972
Nationality
Canadian
Length
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Pages
250-300
Original Language
English
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