Island of the Blue Foxes

This audiobook recounts the remarkable story of the 18th-century scientific expedition known as the Second Kamchatka Expedition or the Great Northern Expedition, which was the largest, longest, and most well-funded of its time. Led by Vitus Bering, the venture involved over 3,000 people and spanned a decade, uncovering new territories, including Alaska, and paving the way for the Pacific fur trade. It is a tale of discovery, ambition, and profound hardship, spanning triumphs and tragic setbacks.