Arctic Explorations V1: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 (1856) is a historical non-fiction book written by Elisha Kent Kane. The book documents the second Grinnell Expedition, which was launched in search of Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who had disappeared while attempting to navigate the Northwest Passage. The expedition was led by Kane, who was a surgeon and explorer, and took place between 1853 and 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew as they navigated the treacherous Arctic waters and faced extreme weather conditions. It also includes descriptions of the native Inuit people that the crew encountered during their journey, as well as their customs and way of life. Additionally, the book provides insights into the scientific discoveries made by the crew during their expedition, including the discovery of new species of plants and animals.Overall, Arctic Explorations V1: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 (1856) is a fascinating and informative account of a significant historical event, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, history, or adventure.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.
- | Author: Elisha Kent Kane
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 488 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436570328
- | ISBN-13: 9781436570329
