In The Arctic Seas: A Narrative Of The Discovery Of The Fate Of Sir John Franklin And His Companions

By Captain McClintock

Book Overview

In The Arctic Seas: A Narrative Of The Discovery Of The Fate Of Sir John Franklin And His Companions (1859) is a historical account written by Captain Francis Leopold McClintock. The book details the author's expedition to the Arctic in search of the lost British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew, who disappeared during an ill-fated expedition in 1845. McClintock's own journey took place in 1857-1859, during which he sailed aboard the steam yacht Fox. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew in navigating treacherous ice-filled waters and harsh weather conditions. The narrative also describes the various discoveries made by McClintock and his team, including the finding of a cairn containing a note from Franklin's expedition, as well as the discovery of the remains of some of Franklin's crew members. Overall, In The Arctic Seas provides a fascinating insight into the dangers and hardships faced by Arctic explorers in the mid-19th century, as well as the determination and bravery required to undertake such expeditions. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most famous and tragic episodes in the history of Arctic exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163986305
• ISBN13: 9781163986301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"