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The two-volume work details the second Grinnell expedition from 1853 to 1855, which aimed to locate the missing Sir John Franklin. It provides an in-depth account of the challenges faced by the explorers, including harsh Arctic conditions and encounters with indigenous peoples. The narrative blends adventure with scientific observations, offering insights into the era's exploration efforts and the relentless pursuit of knowledge in uncharted territories.
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Arctic Explorations - Volume 2, Elisha Kent Kane
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- 2011
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- Title
- Arctic Explorations - Volume 2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elisha Kent Kane
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9781108041423
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The two-volume work details the second Grinnell expedition from 1853 to 1855, which aimed to locate the missing Sir John Franklin. It provides an in-depth account of the challenges faced by the explorers, including harsh Arctic conditions and encounters with indigenous peoples. The narrative blends adventure with scientific observations, offering insights into the era's exploration efforts and the relentless pursuit of knowledge in uncharted territories.