Stray Leaves From An Arctic Journal: Or Eighteen Months In The Polar Regions In Search Of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, 1850-51 (1852) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163939604)

Stray Leaves From An Arctic Journal: Or Eighteen Months In The Polar Regions In Search Of Sir John Franklin�������s Expedition, 1850-51 (1852) is a non-fiction book written by Sherard Osborn. The book is a detailed account of Osborn's 18-month journey to the Arctic in search of Sir John Franklin's expedition. Franklin's expedition was an attempt to discover the Northwest Passage, but it ended in disaster when the ships and crew disappeared. Osborn's journey took place in 1850-51, several years after Franklin's expedition, and he hoped to find any traces of the missing crew. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Osborn's journey. The chapters cover topics such as the voyage to the Arctic, the harsh conditions of the Arctic winter, encounters with Inuit people, and the search for Franklin's expedition. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize Osborn's journey. Overall, Stray Leaves From An Arctic Journal is a fascinating and detailed account of a journey to the Arctic in the mid-19th century. It provides insight into the challenges and dangers faced by explorers during this time, as well as the cultural differences between Europeans and the Inuit people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Arctic exploration or the history of the Northwest Passage.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.

Author: Sherard Osborn
ISBN-10: 1163939609
ISBN-13: 9781163939604
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d