Publisher's Synopsis
""Narrative of the North Polar Expedition: U.S. Ship Polaris, Captain Charles Francis Hall Commanding"" is a historical account of the 1871-1873 expedition to the Arctic led by Captain Charles Francis Hall. The book, written by George M. Robeson, the Secretary of the Navy at the time, details the journey of the Polaris and its crew as they attempted to reach the North Pole. Along the way, they encountered challenging weather conditions, dangerous ice formations, and navigational difficulties. The narrative also includes descriptions of the indigenous people and wildlife encountered during the expedition. The book provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by early explorers in their quest to discover new territories and expand human knowledge of the world.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.