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Title: Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827" by John Franklin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles Franklin's ambitious expedition to explore the northern coast of North America, primarily focusing on the geographic and scientific inquiries undertaken during the journey. The narrative includes the challenges faced by Franklin and his crew, along with their interactions with Indigenous peoples and the harsh Arctic environment. At the start of the narrative, Franklin outlines the preparations and official instructions from the British government to pursue a path for a northern sea passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The initial chapters detail the journey of Franklin and his officers as they join the expedition's boats on the Methye River, discussing the logistical complexities of traversing challenging waterways and portages. As the party navigates through a series of rivers and interactions with the Hudson's Bay Company and various Native tribes, they are faced with the constant struggle against nature and the uncertainties associated with Arctic exploration. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, survival, and scientific discovery in one of the most remote corners of the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Author: Richardson, John, Sir, 1787-1865
EBook No.: 33467
Published: Aug 19, 2010
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- British
Subject: Scientific expeditions -- Arctic regions
Subject: Natural history -- Arctic regions
Subject: Northwest, Canadian -- Discovery and exploration -- British
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Adam Styles and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827" by John Franklin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles Franklin's ambitious expedition to explore the northern coast of North America, primarily focusing on the geographic and scientific inquiries undertaken during the journey. The narrative includes the challenges faced by Franklin and his crew, along with their interactions with Indigenous peoples and the harsh Arctic environment. At the start of the narrative, Franklin outlines the preparations and official instructions from the British government to pursue a path for a northern sea passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The initial chapters detail the journey of Franklin and his officers as they join the expedition's boats on the Methye River, discussing the logistical complexities of traversing challenging waterways and portages. As the party navigates through a series of rivers and interactions with the Hudson's Bay Company and various Native tribes, they are faced with the constant struggle against nature and the uncertainties associated with Arctic exploration. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, survival, and scientific discovery in one of the most remote corners of the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Author: Richardson, John, Sir, 1787-1865
EBook No.: 33467
Published: Aug 19, 2010
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- British
Subject: Scientific expeditions -- Arctic regions
Subject: Natural history -- Arctic regions
Subject: Northwest, Canadian -- Discovery and exploration -- British
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.