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Franklin's Footsteps: A Sketch Of Greenland Along The Shores Of Which His Expedition Passed, And Of The Parry Isles, Where The Last Traces Of It Were

Franklin's Footsteps: A Sketch Of Greenland Along The Shores Of Which His Expedition Passed, And Of The Parry Isles, Where The Last Traces Of It Were

Markham, Clement Robert

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ISBN10: 1164651498
ISBN13: 9781164651499
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Franklin's Footsteps is a historical account of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Written by Clement Robert Markham and published in 1853, the book provides a detailed description of the journey undertaken by Franklin and his crew, as they navigated the treacherous waters of the Arctic and encountered numerous challenges along the way.The book begins by tracing the early history of Arctic exploration, and the various attempts made by explorers to discover a passage through the ice. It then goes on to describe Franklin's expedition, which set out in 1845 with two ships, the Erebus and the Terror. The book provides a vivid account of the crew's experiences as they battled the harsh Arctic conditions, including freezing temperatures, icebergs, and treacherous currents.As the expedition progressed, it became clear that Franklin and his crew were in trouble. The ships became trapped in the ice, and supplies began to run low. Despite the efforts of the crew, the situation continued to deteriorate, and eventually, Franklin and all his men perished.Markham's book also provides a detailed account of the search efforts that were launched in the years following the disappearance of Franklin's expedition. He describes the various expeditions that were sent out to search for the missing crew, and the discoveries that were made along the way.Overall, Franklin's Footsteps is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most famous expeditions in Arctic history. It provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by Franklin and his crew, and the legacy that they left behind.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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