The U.S. Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative

By Elisha Kent Kane

Book Overview

This book, titled ""The U.S. Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative"" is a first-hand account by Elisha Kent Kane of the U.S. Grinnell Expedition's search for Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who disappeared in the Arctic in 1845. The book details Kane's experiences as the leader of the expedition, which set out in 1850 to search for Franklin and his crew. Kane describes the harsh conditions of the Arctic, including the extreme cold, dangerous ice floes, and treacherous terrain. He also provides a vivid account of the interactions between the expedition members and the indigenous Inuit people they encountered along the way. Throughout the book, Kane offers a personal perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, as well as his own struggles with illness and injury. Overall, ""The U.S. Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Arctic exploration in the mid-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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163251062
• ISBN13: 9781163251065
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"