Peter C Sutherland

Journal of a Voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits in the Years 1850-1851 2 Volume Set

Performed by H.M. Shipslady Franklin Andsophia Under the Command of Mr. William Penny in Search of the Missing Crews of H.M. Shipserebus and Terror

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Produktbeschreibung

An 1852 first-hand account, in two volumes, of the search led by William Penny for the missing Franklin expedition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 1188
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. März 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 218mm x 145mm x 71mm
• Gewicht: 1383g
• ISBN-13: 9781108071901
• ISBN-10: 1108071902
• Artikelnr.: 40580123

Inhaltsangabe

Volume 1: Introduction
1. Passage across the Atlantic
2. Passage from Reefkoll to North-East Bay
3. Passage from North-East Bay to Uppernavik
4. From Uppernavik to Kingatorsoak
5. From Berry Island to Melville Bay
6. Progress in Melville Bay
7. Passage through Melville Bay to Cape York
8. Passage from Cape York to the west side
9. Passage from Baffin's Bay to Wellington Channel
10. Discovery of winter quarters
11. Passage from Beechey Island to Assistance Bay
12. Entering upon the Arctic winter
13. Commencement of the Arctic winter
14. During the absence of the sun
15. Short excursions of experiments. Volume 2: 16. Preparations for travelling
17. Travelling parties
18. Captain Penny's travelling report
19. Return of all the travelling parties except Mr Penny's
20. Return of Mr Penny
21. Passage to England
Appendix, containing detailed reports of the travelling parties.