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Ten Months Among The Tents Of The Tuski: With Incidents Of An Arctic Boat Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin (1853)

Ten Months Among The Tents Of The Tuski: With Incidents Of An Arctic Boat Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin (1853)

Hooper, William Hulme

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ISBN10: 1437329098
ISBN13: 9781437329094
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ten Months Among The Tents Of The Tuski: With Incidents Of An Arctic Boat Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin is a book written by William Hulme Hooper in 1853. The book is a memoir of Hooper's experiences during his ten-month stay with the Tuski people in the Arctic region, where he was part of a boat expedition searching for Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who had gone missing during an Arctic expedition.The book provides a detailed account of Hooper's interactions with the Tuski people, their customs, and way of life. He describes their hunting practices, food, clothing, and housing, as well as their beliefs and superstitions. Hooper also shares his experiences during the boat expedition, including the challenges they faced navigating through the icy waters, the harsh weather conditions, and the dangers of encountering polar bears.Ten Months Among The Tents Of The Tuski is an important historical document that sheds light on the Arctic exploration during the 19th century. It provides insights into the culture and way of life of the indigenous people of the Arctic region and the challenges faced by explorers during their expeditions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, indigenous cultures, and the history of the British Empire.With Incidents Of An Arctic Boat Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, As Far As The Mackenzie River And Cape Bathurst.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.

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