Arctic Explorations V1: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 (1856)

Arctic Explorations V1: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 (1856) is a book written by Elisha Kent Kane that chronicles his experiences during the Second Grinnell Expedition. The expedition was launched in search of Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who had disappeared while attempting to navigate the Northwest Passage. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew as they navigated through the Arctic wilderness. Kane describes the harsh conditions, the dangers of ice and cold, and the physical and mental toll that the expedition took on the crew. He also provides insights into the Inuit people who lived in the region and their way of life. Overall, Arctic Explorations V1 is a fascinating account of a daring and dangerous expedition that sheds light on the challenges and rewards of Arctic exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.