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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader into the relentless world of the sailors battling the winter ice, focusing on a thrilling yet selfless rescue mission in the early 1900s. Set in the eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia, the book introduces Wilson, an exceptional yet humble scientist and skilled sailor, and Gertrude MacMichael, a determined and fearless woman. The broader context of the book is the struggle for economic development in the region, which relied on trade across treacherous waters, leading to the design of powerful steamships built to withstand freezing conditions and break through ice floes. The book's main theme is the demonstration of courage and resilience in the face of relentless natural forces, as well as the power of compassion and human connection in extraordinary circumstances. This book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit that has overcome the vast power of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259471929_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259471929
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 360 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28857379/1
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