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In 1845, British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) embarked on his third and final expedition into the Canadian Arctic to force the Northwest Passage. After two years with no word, a 20,000 reward was offered to anyone who could find the expedition,... Read Full Overview

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Reproduction of the original: Schwatka's Search by William H. Gilder

Schwatka's search sledging in the arctic in quest of the Franklin records This book, "Schwatka's search", by William H. Gilder, is a replication of a book originally published before 1881. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form... Read Full Overview

William Henry Gilder (August 16, 1838 - February 5, 1900), was an American soldier, journalist, explorer and writer. From 1871 to 1877, he was managing editor of the Newark Register and from 1878 to 1880 was second in command on the expedition of Frederick Schwatka to King William... Read Full Overview

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