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Buch, Englisch, 712 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 988 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

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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 1

Buch, Englisch, 712 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 988 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

ISBN: 978-1-108-07079-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

John Ross had disappeared while exploring the Northwest Passage in 1829. A lieutenant in the Royal Navy, George Back (1796–1878) had already served with John Franklin on two Arctic expeditions in 1819–22 and 1824–26. He volunteered to lead an expedition to find Ross, setting out in 1833. When Ross returned safely in 1834, Back continued his explorations down the unknown Great Fish River and mapped the Arctic coast westwards, travelling some 7,500 miles in total. Valuable observations on weather, geology, entomology, magnetics and aurora are included as appendices in this 1836 publication. Engravings of Back's own illustrations further enhance the narrative. Although described by some as an opportunist and a weak leader, Back was greeted as a hero on his return and awarded the gold medal of the Royal Geographical Society. The success of this expedition enabled him to head back to the Arctic in 1836.
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Autoren/Hrsg.

Back, George

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Weitere Infos & Material

Preliminary chapter; 1. Departure from England; 2. Commencement of the expedition; 3. Inquiries and embarrassments about the route; 4. Difficult and toilsome ascent of Hoar Frost River; 5. Digression concerning Hearne's route; 6. Continue our progress; 7. 'Le grand jeune homme'; 8. Exemplary conduct of Akaitcho; 9. Reflections; 10. Instructions to Mr McLeod upon our separation; 11. Gigantic boulders; 12. Exhilarating influence of a hunting excursion; Appendices; List of subscribers to the Arctic land expedition.

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