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Pole Antarctica: The Doomed 1905 Gabriel Expedition to the Bottom of the World

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Captain Hugo Gabriel should be remembered as one of history's greatest explorers.

Instead, he's on trial for what may or may not be the worst expedition ever attempted.

In 1905, Gabriel set out to conquer Antarctica with a crew of questionable talent, zero preparation, and an unshakable belief in his own greatness. What followed was a catastrophic journey of infighting, hallucinations, exploding motorcars, a deeply unwise deal with a mad doctor about resurrection, and a fundamental misunderst...