Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Journal of H.M.S. Enterprise on the Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin's Ships by Bering Strait 1850-55"" is a historical account of the search for the lost expedition of Sir John Franklin, who set out in 1845 to explore the Arctic and find a Northwest Passage. The book is written by Richard Collinson, who was the captain of the H.M.S. Enterprise during the expedition.The journal is a detailed record of the five-year journey that took the crew through the treacherous waters of the Bering Strait, across the Arctic Ocean, and along the coast of Alaska and Canada. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by the crew, including the extreme cold, ice floes, and encounters with indigenous people.Throughout the journal, Collinson describes the various scientific and geographical discoveries made during the expedition, including the mapping of previously unknown areas and the collection of new specimens of plants and animals. The book also includes illustrations and maps that provide a visual representation of the journey and the discoveries made.Overall, the ""Journal of H.M.S. Enterprise on the Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin's Ships by Bering Strait 1850-55"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the exploration of the Arctic and the search for one of the most famous lost expeditions in history.This scarce antiquarian book is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.
