Journal d'Un Voyage aux Mers Polaires Exécuté ... la Recherche de Sir John Franklin, en 1851 et 1852 |
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| Author:
| Bellot, Joseph René |
| Preface by:
| Lemer, Julien |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-05016-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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In 1851, French explorer Joseph René Bellot (1826-53) became a hero in Britain when he joined the Prince Albert in the search for Sir John Franklin's expedition. Bellot's narrative of the expedition captures his enthusiasm and anxieties. It was published in 1854, a year after his tragically premature death.
In 1851, French explorer Joseph René Bellot (1826-53) became a hero in Britain when he joined the Prince Albert in the search for Sir John Franklin's expedition. Bellot's narrative of the expedition captures his enthusiasm and anxieties. It was published in 1854, a year after his tragically premature death.