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Voyage Of The Prince Albert In Search Of Sir John Franklin

- A Narrative Of Everyday Life In The Arctic Seas

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""Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin"" is a historical narrative written by William Parker Snow. The book recounts the everyday life of sailors on an Arctic expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who disappeared while attempting to navigate the Northwest Passage. The story is told through the eyes of the crew members of the Prince Albert, a ship that set sail from England in 1851. The book provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the crew, including dangerous ice floes, extreme weather, and encounters with indigenous people. The author also provides insight into the personal lives of the sailors, detailing their relationships, conflicts, and struggles to maintain morale during the long and grueling voyage. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Arctic exploration during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163117361
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 436
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 581 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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""Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin"" is a historical narrative written by William Parker Snow. The book recounts the everyday life of sailors on an Arctic expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, a British explorer who disappeared while attempting to navigate the Northwest Passage. The story is told through the eyes of the crew members of the Prince Albert, a ship that set sail from England in 1851. The book provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the crew, including dangerous ice floes, extreme weather, and encounters with indigenous people. The author also provides insight into the personal lives of the sailors, detailing their relationships, conflicts, and struggles to maintain morale during the long and grueling voyage. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Arctic exploration during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure tales.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.

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