Portada

ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS IBD

NABU PRESS
10 / 2011
9781247770062
Inglés

Sinopsis

'Arctic Explorations: The Second And Last United States Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin' recounts the perilous journey undertaken by Elisha Kent Kane and his crew in the mid-19th century. Driven by the humanitarian goal of locating the lost Franklin expedition, Kane?s team faced unimaginable hardships in the unforgiving Arctic landscape.This gripping narrative details the challenges of navigating treacherous ice floes, enduring extreme weather conditions, and battling starvation and disease. Beyond the immediate search for Franklin, the expedition contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of the Arctic region, mapping previously uncharted territories and documenting its unique flora and fauna.Kane?s vivid descriptions bring to life the courage and resilience of his men as they confronted the harsh realities of the polar environment. This historical account stands as a testament to the spirit of exploration and the unwavering determination to uncover the fate of the Franklin expedition, solidifying its place as a classic of Arctic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

PVP
36,40