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tain DeLong with his boat's crew has been told in his Ice Journals 

 by his devoted wife, Emma DeLong. The final part of the retreat 

 resulting in the death of DeLong and his loyal boat's crew, the par- 

 ticulars of which are copied from the Ice Journals of DeLong, is 

 the most heroic and, at the same time, the most soul-stirring tale of 

 Arctic adventure. 



The retreat of the "Jeannette's" crew and the recorded marches 

 of some of the best Arctic travelers, including Captain MacClintock, 

 R. N. ; Robert E. Peary and Cagni, show that some of the best rec- 

 ords have been from three to seven miles per day. 



When we take into consideration that the distance and time as 

 reported by Dr. Cook's despatches would amount to between twelve 

 and fifteen miles per day, it seems incredible, but for the fact that it 

 is the statement of a veracious man. If verification proves these 

 reports correct, it shows the greatest effort ever made by man on 

 the face of the globe. 



Nothing can be more interesting or inspiring than the story 

 of the men who have braved the hardship and perils of the Arctic 

 regions, and apart from Dr. Cook's report of his expedition, which, 

 of course, must stand or fall on its own merits, this book will be 

 found to contain interesting accounts of Peary's and other import- 

 ant polar discoveries and experiences. 



