The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northwest Passage. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northwest Passage

Documents the experiences of 19th-century adventurers who searched for the Northwest Passage, describing their varied backgrounds, the 16th-century myths that inspired their pursuits and the ways in which many met tragic ends when confronting the harsh Arctic elements.

Anthony Brandt is the editor of the Adventure Classics series published by National Geographic Society Press, and the books editor at National Geographic Adventure magazine. Formerly the book critic at Men’s Journal, Brandt has written for The Atlantic, GQ, Esquire, and many other magazines, and is the author of two previous books. He lives in Sag Harbor, New York.