The eventful voyage of H.M. discovery ship "Resolute"
to the Arctic regions in search of Sir John Franklin.
Stock Code 111437
London, Longman, 1857
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The Resolute, under Captain Kellett was part of Belcher's five-ship squadron. It was abandoned in May 1854, and eventually drifted into Baffin's Bay. It was found by a whaler and returned to the Britain. M'Dougall describes how the crew was kept entertained whilst wintering in the Arctic, their sledge journeys and encounters with polar bears, etc.
First edition; 8vo, xl, 530 pp., folding coloured map, 8 coloured lithograph plates, contemporary half calf gilt, spine richly gilt, black morocco lettering piece, wear to corners, discolouration to sides, light foxing to outer margins, a very good copy.
Hill 1124; Sabin 43183.
First edition; 8vo, xl, 530 pp., folding coloured map, 8 coloured lithograph plates, contemporary half calf gilt, spine richly gilt, black morocco lettering piece, wear to corners, discolouration to sides, light foxing to outer margins, a very good copy.
Hill 1124; Sabin 43183.
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