An edition of The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854
(1988)
The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854
two years at Point Barrow, Alaska, aboard HMS Plover in the search for Sir John Franklin
by Rochfort Maguire
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Account of the first expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Discusses the history, strategy and logistics of the Franklin search in the western Arctic. Records for the first time sustained interactions between Europeans and Eskimos of northern Alaska. Appendices include accounts of the search's five boat expeditions near Point Barrow as well as Dr. J. Simpson's observations on the Eskimos.
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Description and travel, Discovery and exploration, Inuit, Plover (Ship), Travel, Franklin, john, 1786-1847, Inuit, alaska, Alaska, description and travel, Arctic regions, discovery and exploration, Travelers' writings, Discoveries in geography, Eskimo's, Explorateurs anglais, Biographie, Découvertes et explorationsShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854: two years at Point Barrow, Alaska, aboard HMS Plover in the search for Sir John Franklin
1988, Hakluyt Society
in English
0904180247 9780904180244
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Bibliography: p. 553-559.
One folded leaf of map tipped in.
Includes index.
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