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The Search For Sir John Franklin

The Search For Sir John Franklin

Charles Richard Weld

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104327972
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The Search For Sir John Franklin: A Lecture Delivered At The Russell Institution (1851) is a historical book written by Charles Richard Weld. The book is about the search for Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who went missing during an expedition to the Arctic in 1845. The author delivers a lecture at the Russell Institution, discussing the various expeditions that were launched to find Sir John Franklin and his crew. Weld provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the search parties, including extreme weather conditions, disease, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples. The book also explores the scientific discoveries made during the search, such as the mapping of the Arctic coastline and the discovery of new species of plants and animals. Overall, The Search For Sir John Franklin is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration and the history of British 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.

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