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Lieutenant John Irving, Of H.M.S. Terror, In Sir John Franklin’s Last Expedition To The Arctic Regions

Lieutenant John Irving, Of H.M.S. Terror, In Sir John Franklin’s Last Expedition To The Arctic Regions

John Irving

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120636751
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Lieutenant John Irving, Of H.M.S. Terror, In Sir John Franklin�������s Last Expedition To The Arctic Regions: A Memorial Sketch With Letters (1881) is a book that recounts the experiences of Lieutenant John Irving during Sir John Franklin’s last expedition to the Arctic regions. The book is a memorial sketch with letters that provide a glimpse into the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the crew of H.M.S. Terror as they navigated through the icy waters of the Arctic. The letters in the book offer a personal and emotional insight into the lives of the crew members, including their struggles with illness, the extreme weather conditions, and the dangers of navigating through uncharted waters. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the search for the Northwest Passage, the encounters with Inuit communities, and the eventual tragic fate of the crew. Overall, Lieutenant John Irving, Of H.M.S. Terror, In Sir John Franklin�������s Last Expedition To The Arctic Regions: A Memorial Sketch With Letters (1881) is a fascinating historical account of one of the most challenging and mysterious expeditions in 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.

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