Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean In the Years 1833, 1834, And 1835 |
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| Author:
| Back, George |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-07079-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $69.99 |
Book Description:
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George Back (1796-1878) initially volunteered to search for John Ross in the Canadian Arctic, but later explored the unknown Great Fish River down to the Arctic Ocean and west along the Arctic coast, travelling some 7,500 miles. This 1836 account is enhanced by engravings and appendices of scientific data.
George Back (1796-1878) initially volunteered to search for John Ross in the Canadian Arctic, but later explored the unknown Great Fish River down to the Arctic Ocean and west along the Arctic coast, travelling some 7,500 miles. This 1836 account is enhanced by engravings and appendices of scientific data.