The U. S. Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin A Personal Narrative |
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| Author:
| Kane, Elisha Kent |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-47675-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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Dr Elisha Kane (1820-57) published this vivid account of an icebound polar winter in 1853. The Grinnell expedition was not successful in its aim of ascertaining the fate of Sir John Franklin, and Kane led a second attempt in 1853 while this book was in press.
Dr Elisha Kane (1820-57) published this vivid account of an icebound polar winter in 1853. The Grinnell expedition was not successful in its aim of ascertaining the fate of Sir John Franklin, and Kane led a second attempt in 1853 while this book was in press.