<p>In "Schwatka's Search: Sledging in the Arctic in Quest of the Franklin Records," William H. Gilder chronicles the gripping expedition led by Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka in the late 19th century to uncover the fate of Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated Arctic voyage. Gilder deftly employs a vivid narrative style, blending meticulous observation with immersive storytelling, capturing the perilous beauty and harsh realities of the Arctic lands...