The Great Stone of Sardis by Frank R. Stockton
Throughout the 19th century, numerous expeditions made the valiant attempt to be the first to reach the North Pole, and records were set as one team after another vied for the title of “Farthest North.” The ball got rolling in 1827, when the team of the English explorer Sir William Edward Parry reached the northern latitude of 82 degrees. By 1898, expeditions from the U.K., U.S., Norway and Italy had nudged their way ever higher, and the record stood at 86 degrees north latitude,
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Do it! One of the best things I've read in recent years.
This reminds me. I want to read Addie LaRue.
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.