Author: FRANKLIN, JOHN. CAPT. R.N. F.R.S.
Title: Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in 1819-20-22 with a Brief Account of the Second Journey in 1825-26-27
Description: London, John Murray. 1829, A New Edition. Half-Leather, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Ill.: Finden [et al]. Book, 4 Vols. Illustrated. 255, 268, 265 & 269 pp. Frontispice portrait of Franklin and one of Richardson by E. Finden.Fine full pp. engravings of [e.g.] Eskimoes, The Wilberforce falls, a white wolf, etc. etc.as well as a large folded map. The author travelled by Hudson Bay, Cumberland House to Fort Chipewyan explored the upper Coppermine River, wintered at Fort Enterprise Narrative includes detailed descriptions of travel conditions nature of the country, the Indians and the Eskimos.[Inuit] See; Arctic Bibliogr. 5196. With the engraved armorial bookplate of Ilchester. Fine orig. 1/2 leather [green] with gilt lettering. A fine set. Fine/No Jacket.

Keywords: Finden [Et Al]Polar Expedition


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