The Franklin Expedition: Or Considerations On Measures For The Discovery And Relief Of Our Absent Adventurers In The Arctic Regions (1850) - Paperback

by William Scoresby (Author)

The Franklin Expedition: Or Considerations On Measures For The Discovery And Relief Of Our Absent Adventurers In The Arctic Regions is a book written by William Scoresby and published in 1850. It focuses on the disappearance of the British Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew during their expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845. Scoresby, a renowned Arctic explorer himself, offers insights into the possible causes of the expedition's failure and provides suggestions for future search and rescue missions. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the Arctic region, its climate, and the challenges faced by those who venture into its harsh environment. Overall, The Franklin Expedition is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most tragic episodes in Arctic exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.