Sir John Franklin

By Augustus Henry Beesly

Book Overview

""Sir John Franklin"" by Augustus Henry Beesly is a biographical account of the life and adventures of one of the most famous explorers of the 19th century. Sir John Franklin was a British naval officer who led several expeditions to the Arctic in search of the fabled Northwest Passage, a sea route that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Beesly's book covers Franklin's early life, his naval career, and his expeditions to the Arctic, including his ill-fated final voyage in 1845, during which he and his crew disappeared without trace. Beesly provides a detailed and engaging account of Franklin's life, drawing on a wide range of sources, including Franklin's own journals and letters, as well as the accounts of his fellow explorers and contemporary historians. The book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the Arctic, or the life of one of the most famous and enigmatic figures of the Victorian era.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: 1430464267
• ISBN13: 9781430464266
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"