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132 men were stranded on the ice for two days and nights in a blizzard during the seal hunt. Two thirds of them died. Inadequate supplies, poor communication and faulty assumptions set up this tragedy. The book is particularly instructive in showing how if even one of the circumstances had been different, this wouldn't have happened.

Content warning: hunting of animals

This was another great survival story that took place in Newfoundland in 1914. One hundred and thirty two seal hunters were left stranded on the ice while being caught in a blizzard. The ego of the senior captain and lack of communication between ships caused confusion resulting in the men trying to survive with little warm clothing and supplies. Thank you @LeahBergen for putting another wonderful book in my hands!

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Surprise birthday #bookmail today from my sweet Canadian friend @LeahBergen ! I can‘t tell you how much this made my day. 🥰. And I can‘t wait to start reading this survival story 👍🏼

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Pick! A must-read for anyone who in interested in polar survival stories.
The first half is somewhat slow-going and you have to adjust to the dialect, but the latter half is riveting. A tragic and horrifying story.
Thank you so much @LeahBergen for this book! It‘s one I won‘t forget.
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Had to start this one right away! Thank you, @LeahBergen !! 🇨🇦

In 1914, a group of Newfoundland fishermen headed out to hunt seals ... and were left stranded on the floating ice in the North Atlantic. Thinly dressed and with no food or shelter they had to keep moving or die. Some froze to death while standing and others "went mad" and walked off the edge of the icefield. This harrowing true story is required reading in Newfoundland high schools. #ChillyReads #PhotoADayNov16 #NonfictionNovember