The Arctic Voyages of Martin Frobisher: An Elizabethan Adventure Volume 28

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Set against the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, the narrative follows Martin Frobisher, a privateer tasked with finding a northwestern route to Asia. His expedition in 1576 led to the discovery of the easternmost point of Arctic North America, marking England's initial awareness of the region. Over three summers, Frobisher's adventures included a failed search for a northwest passage, an early attempt at settlement, and the notorious gold-mining fraud that yielded no gold from Baffin Island. Despite these setbacks, Frobisher's claims laid the groundwork for British interest and eventual sovereignty in northern America.