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Title:
Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal
Or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal" by Sherard Osborn is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative documents an Arctic expedition undertaken in search of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated voyage, detailing the experiences and challenges faced by the crew aboard the HMS Pioneer. Osborn, serving as the commanding officer, provides a vivid account of the journey, encompassing both the geographic wonders and the dramatic circumstances of Arctic exploration. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the departure of the expedition in 1850. The author reflects on the optimism among the crew as they set sail from England, detailing their progress through various coastal landmarks. As the narrative unfolds, Osborn shares insights into the dynamic interactions among the crew and their initial encounters with the unpredictable Arctic environment. His observations set the stage for an adventurous voyage filled with scientific inquiries, challenges of navigation, and the unique customs of the Inuit people they encounter, all while maintaining a tribute to the explorer Franklin and the mission's noble cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Osborn, Sherard, 1822-1875
EBook No.: 24891
Published: Mar 21, 2008
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal
Or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal" by Sherard Osborn is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative documents an Arctic expedition undertaken in search of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated voyage, detailing the experiences and challenges faced by the crew aboard the HMS Pioneer. Osborn, serving as the commanding officer, provides a vivid account of the journey, encompassing both the geographic wonders and the dramatic circumstances of Arctic exploration. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the departure of the expedition in 1850. The author reflects on the optimism among the crew as they set sail from England, detailing their progress through various coastal landmarks. As the narrative unfolds, Osborn shares insights into the dynamic interactions among the crew and their initial encounters with the unpredictable Arctic environment. His observations set the stage for an adventurous voyage filled with scientific inquiries, challenges of navigation, and the unique customs of the Inuit people they encounter, all while maintaining a tribute to the explorer Franklin and the mission's noble cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Osborn, Sherard, 1822-1875
EBook No.: 24891
Published: Mar 21, 2008
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.