Icy North Quest and Mixed Street News
A sweeping, scattered column reviews polar exploration tragedies and 19th century frontier daring. It notes DeLong and Bennett echoed in public worry while Leigh Smith pursues Franz Josef Land, with government funds aiding a search voyage.
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