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Author Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Title Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819-20-21-22" by John Franklin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the expedition led by Captain Franklin to explore the northern coast of North America, focusing on the geography, climate, and indigenous people encountered during the journey. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Franklin's expedition, detailing the preparations and initial stages of the journey from England. The text introduces Franklin and his companions, who are tasked with mapping the northern coastline and observing various geographical phenomena. They encounter delays at sea due to unfavorable weather while preparing to make landfall in the region around the Hudson Bay, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties inherent in Arctic exploration during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Northwest Passage
Subject Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- British
Subject Canada, Northern -- Description and travel
Subject Franklin, John, 1786-1847 -- Diaries
Subject Explorers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
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EBook-No. 18979
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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