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The search for Franklin : a narrative of the American expedition under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 to 1880 : with illustrations, from engravings designed by the artist of the expedition.
- Title
- The search for Franklin : a narrative of the American expedition under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 to 1880 : with illustrations, from engravings designed by the artist of the expedition.
- Publication
- London : T. Nelson and Sons, 1882
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | 1992.844.39.2 | Off-site |
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- Description
- 127 pages : illustrations, map; 18 cm
- Summary
- This book details Frederick Schwatka's expedition to the Arctic in search of written records of John Franklin's lost expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
- Subject
- Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892 > Travel > Arctic regions
- Franklin, John, 1786-1847 > Travel > Arctic regions
- Franklin, John, 1786-1847
- Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892
- Frederick Schwatka Expedition (1878-1880)
- John Franklin Arctic Expedition (1845-1851)
- Discoveries in geography
- Travel
- Arctic regions > Discovery and exploration
- Northwest Passage > Discovery and exploration
- Arctic Ocean > Northwest Passage
- Arctic Regions
- Note
- Probably written by W.H. Gilder, a member of the expedition.
- Inscribed by Fred'k Schwatka.
- Condensed from a statement by Colonel Gilder in the New York herald of September and October, 1880.
- Contents
- Early experiences of the exploring party -- The stories of the natives -- Retracing their steps -- Seal and walrus hunting -- Safe home -- Lieutenant Schwatka's personal narrative -- The voyage of the "Jeannette."
- OCLC
- ocm01193398
- 1193398
- SCSB-215101
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library