The Search For Franklin

The Search For Franklin: A Narrative Of The American Expedition Under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 To 1880 is a historical account written by Frederick Schwatka in 1899. The book details the American expedition led by Lieutenant Schwatka to search for the lost British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew who disappeared in the Arctic in 1845 while searching for the Northwest Passage. Schwatka's narrative provides a vivid description of the harsh Arctic environment, the challenges faced by the expedition, and the discoveries made during the search. The book includes detailed maps, illustrations, and photographs of the expedition and its findings. The Search For Franklin is a valuable historical record of the American contribution to the search for Franklin, and it sheds light on the exploration of the Arctic during the late 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, history, and adventure.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.