Biography Of Elisha Kent Kane

By William Elder

Book Overview

The book ""Biography Of Elisha Kent Kane"" is a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of Elisha Kent Kane, a prominent American explorer and physician of the 19th century. Written by William Elder, the book chronicles Kane's early life, education, and career as a physician before delving into his expeditions to the Arctic and other parts of the world.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Kane's achievements, including his participation in the Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, his leadership of the Second Grinnell Expedition, and his exploration of the regions surrounding the Arctic Ocean. The author also provides insight into Kane's personal life, including his struggles with illness and his relationships with family and friends.Throughout the book, Elder paints a vivid picture of the challenges and dangers faced by Kane and his fellow explorers as they ventured into unknown territories. He also highlights the scientific discoveries made by Kane and his team, including the identification of new species of plants and animals.Overall, ""Biography Of Elisha Kent Kane"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the lives of notable figures in American history.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: 1163721476
• ISBN13: 9781163721476
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"