Narrative Of A Second Expedition To The Shores Of The Polar Seas In The Years 1825-27

By John Franklin and John Richardson

Book Overview

Narrative Of A Second Expedition To The Shores Of The Polar Seas In The Years 1825-27 is a book written by John Franklin, a British explorer who led an expedition to the Arctic region in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, which was aimed at exploring the northern coast of Canada and finding a route to the Pacific Ocean through the Arctic. The book describes the challenges faced by the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with indigenous people. It also provides insights into the daily life of the expedition members, including their diet, clothing, and equipment. The book is written in a narrative style, with Franklin describing his experiences and observations in a vivid and engaging manner. It also includes maps and illustrations that help to illustrate the expedition's route and the geography of the region. Overall, Narrative Of A Second Expedition To The Shores Of The Polar Seas In The Years 1825-27 is a fascinating account of one of the earliest attempts to explore the Arctic region, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of polar exploration.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: 1163102296
• ISBN13: 9781163102299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"