Narrative of an Expedition in HMS Terror Undertaken with a View to Geographical Discovery on the Arctic Shores, in the Years 1836-7 |
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| Author:
| Back, George |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06370-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $58.99 |
Book Description:
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First published in 1838, this account by the British naval officer Sir George Back (1796-1878) traces his ill-fated 1836-7 Arctic expedition aboard the bomb vessel HMS Terror, which became trapped in ice for ten months. This remains a vivid record of survival in the face of adversity.
First published in 1838, this account by the British naval officer Sir George Back (1796-1878) traces his ill-fated 1836-7 Arctic expedition aboard the bomb vessel HMS Terror, which became trapped in ice for ten months. This remains a vivid record of survival in the face of adversity.