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Title:
In the Arctic Seas
A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions
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Produced by Irma Spehar, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "In the Arctic Seas" by Sir Francis Leopold M'Clintock is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles M'Clintock's expedition aboard the yacht 'Fox' in search of Sir John Franklin and his missing crew, revealing the mysteries of their ultimate fate. The book blends personal adventure with significant scientific exploration, discussing the harsh realities of Arctic navigation and the tenacity required to survive in such extreme conditions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for M'Clintock's expedition, detailing the preparations for the journey to discover the fate of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition. The text describes the securing of the ship 'Fox,' the selection of a seasoned crew made up largely of veterans from previous Arctic ventures, and Lady Franklin’s heartfelt dedication of the mission. It conveys a sense of urgency and national duty to uncover the truth surrounding the tragedy and hints at the immense challenges the crew would face in the unforgiving Arctic landscape. M'Clintock’s reflections on his responsibility to fulfill this noble cause are both poignant and stirring, laying the groundwork for the trials and discoveries that are to unfold in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907
Author of introduction, etc.: Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871
EBook No.: 37669
Published: Oct 8, 2011
Downloads: 397
Language: English
Subject: Northwest Passage
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Subject: Fox (Ship)
Subject: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907 -- Diaries
Subject: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907 -- Travel -- Arctic regions
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
In the Arctic Seas
A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions
Credits:
Produced by Irma Spehar, Stephen Blundell 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: "In the Arctic Seas" by Sir Francis Leopold M'Clintock is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles M'Clintock's expedition aboard the yacht 'Fox' in search of Sir John Franklin and his missing crew, revealing the mysteries of their ultimate fate. The book blends personal adventure with significant scientific exploration, discussing the harsh realities of Arctic navigation and the tenacity required to survive in such extreme conditions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for M'Clintock's expedition, detailing the preparations for the journey to discover the fate of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition. The text describes the securing of the ship 'Fox,' the selection of a seasoned crew made up largely of veterans from previous Arctic ventures, and Lady Franklin’s heartfelt dedication of the mission. It conveys a sense of urgency and national duty to uncover the truth surrounding the tragedy and hints at the immense challenges the crew would face in the unforgiving Arctic landscape. M'Clintock’s reflections on his responsibility to fulfill this noble cause are both poignant and stirring, laying the groundwork for the trials and discoveries that are to unfold in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907
Author of introduction, etc.: Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871
EBook No.: 37669
Published: Oct 8, 2011
Downloads: 397
Language: English
Subject: Northwest Passage
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Franklin, John, 1786-1847
Subject: Fox (Ship)
Subject: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907 -- Diaries
Subject: M'Clintock, Francis Leopold, Sir, 1819-1907 -- Travel -- Arctic regions
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.