The Siege And Conquest of the North Pole

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The Esquimaux during this time were successful in capturing a number of seals. The provisions were served out by weight, 11 oz. Being a day's allowance.
During October three snow-houses were built. By November the temperature became very low, and the effects of exposure and want of food began to tell on the party. Some of the men trembled when they tried to walk, and the Esquimaux children often cried with hunger, although all was given them that could possibly be spared. The services of Joe an
...d Hans were invaluable : without them, the chances of life would have been very much diminished. So keen had the appetites of the party become that the seal-meat was eaten uncooked, with the skin and hair on.
On the 7th December the latitude of 74° 4' was reached. During this month the allowance of food was 16 oz. Christmas was celebrated by an extra meal. At break- fast, an additional ounce of bread made the soup a little thicker than usual. New Year's Day did not pass so well. One of the party described the dinner as " mouldy bread and short allowance.


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