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The Search for Sir John Franklin: A Lecture Delivered at the Russell Institution (1851)

The Search for Sir John Franklin: A Lecture Delivered at the Russell Institution (1851)

Weld, Charles Richard

Hardcover

Presidents & Heads of State20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161924914
ISBN13: 9781161924916
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Search for Sir John Franklin is a historical book written by Charles Richard Weld and published in 1851. The book is a lecture that was delivered at the Russell Institution, and it focuses on the search for the lost expedition of Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who disappeared while trying to find the Northwest Passage in the Arctic in 1845. Weld provides a detailed account of the various expeditions that were sent to search for Franklin and his crew, including the expeditions led by Sir James Clark Ross, Sir Edward Belcher, and Dr. John Rae. He also discusses the challenges faced by these expeditions, such as harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice conditions, and the threat of scurvy and other diseases.The book includes maps and illustrations that help to bring the search for Franklin to life, and Weld's writing style is engaging and informative. He provides a fascinating insight into the history of Arctic exploration and the efforts to uncover the fate of Sir John Franklin and his crew. Overall, The Search for Sir John Franklin is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration, and it offers a unique perspective on one of the most intriguing mysteries of the 19th century.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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