Niven, Jennifer, - Ada Blackjack: a true story of survival in the Arctic.

NY, Hyperion, (2003). 1st ed 1st ptg. VG in VG DJ. Ada, poor & with a son to care for, signs on in 1921 as a seamstress for a top-secret expedition into the unknown Arctic. Viljalmur Stefansson sent four young men and Ada into the far North to colonize desolate uninhabited Wrangel Island. When winter set in, they were forced to ration their provisions. Three of the men made a desperate attempt to seek help, Ada was left to care for the fourth who was too sick to travel. Ada made a miraculous return and was hailed as the female Robinson Crusoe.

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Call, fax, or e-mail to reserve book(s).
We will hold your title(s) for 7 days upon request.
Books from our inventory are returnable for any reason within 7 days of receipt with prior notice. Those books that we obtain from other dealers as part of a book search may or may not be returnable, depending on the policy of the other dealers.

Books listed are "hardback" unless "paperback" is specified. If books have a dustjacket it will be listed with its condition with the condition of the book itself. If there are questions about the condition of a book, feel free to inquire.

Send check/money order with order (US$ please), or call/fax/e-mail with credit card information. We also take PayPal payments.
Shipping in US via USPS media mail is US$4.00 for the first title, US$1.50 each additional title. Priority USPS US$6.00 first title, US$1.50 additional titles. International shipping individually priced. Maine residents add 5% sales tax, or provide sales tax number.