The Little Fox: Or The Story Of Captain Sir F. L. McClintock's Arctic Expedition (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166170516)

The Little Fox is a book written by S. T. C. and published in 1867. The book tells the story of Captain Sir F. L. McClintock's Arctic Expedition, which took place in the mid-19th century. The expedition was commissioned by the British Admiralty to search for the lost expedition of Sir John Franklin, who had set out to discover the Northwest Passage in 1845 but had disappeared without a trace.The Little Fox refers to the small ship that McClintock and his crew used to navigate through the treacherous Arctic waters. The book details the challenges that the crew faced, including extreme cold, dangerous ice floes, and the constant threat of starvation. Despite these obstacles, McClintock and his team persevered and eventually discovered the remains of Franklin's expedition, which had been lost for over a decade.The book is a fascinating account of one of the most important Arctic expeditions of the 19th century. It provides a detailed look at the harsh conditions that explorers faced in the Arctic, as well as the bravery and determination required to succeed in such a challenging environment. The Little Fox is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, naval history, or adventure stories in general.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: S. T. C.
ISBN-10: 1166170519
ISBN-13: 9781166170516
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d