Polar Books Catalogue
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Sections : Antarctic; Arctic; Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Maps; Miscellaneous; Mountaineering; General Polar; Scott; Other travel; Whaling;
Reference 2452 (1720) Category Arctic; Author M'Clintock, Captain R.N., LL.D., Francis Leopold McClintock Title THE VOYAGE OF THE 'FOX' IN THE ARCTIC SEAS. A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his companions. Publishing Information London: John Murray, 1881. Description 5th Edition, with a chapter on the recent searching expeditions of Capt. C.F.Hall & Liet. F. Schwatka, U.S.A.: xxiv, pages 25-336, [32pages publishers advertisements], 3 folding maps, 28 b/w plates, folding facsimile of handwriting. Original cloth covers, gilt titling and blind stamped portrait of Franklin to front cover. Shelf wear, minor staining to covers, minor repaired to tears at the margins of the very fragile maps maps, previous owners on free end paper otherwise contents clean. The 5th Edition is in a slightly smaller format than the previous editions, ideal for travelling. A lovely copy. This is a narrative of Lady Franklin's final searching expedition under Capt. M'Clintock, drawn from his day-to-day journal. Price £125.00 Keywords ISBN Add this to your basket