""General Greely: The Story of a Great American"" is a biography written by William Mitchell. The book chronicles the life and achievements of General Adolphus W. Greely, a prominent figure in American history. Greely was a soldier, explorer, and scientist who served in the United States Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for leading the ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1881-1884, where he and his crew were stranded...