Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 By: John Franklin (1786-1847)
In Volume 2 of John Franklin's Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, readers are taken on a thrilling and harrowing expedition through the icy Arctic landscapes. Franklin's detailed accounts of the challenges faced by his crew paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of exploring the far reaches of the North. The author's writing is engaging and immersive, pulling readers into the heart of the expedition and allowing them to experience the highs and lows alongside the explorers. From treacherous ice floes to encounters with indigenous peoples, every moment is described with vivid detail and a keen eye for observation. While the narrative can be slow-paced at times, Franklin's dedication to recording the journey in meticulous detail is admirable. His insights into the culture and geography of the Arctic are fascinating, giving readers a deeper understanding of this remote and unforgiving region. Overall, Volume 2 of Franklin's Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea is a captivating and educational read that will appeal to history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike. It offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early Arctic exploration, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration. First Page: Transcriber's notes: There are several inconsistencies in spelling and punctuation in the original. Some corrections have been made for obvious typographical errors; they have been noted individually in the text. All changes made by the transcriber are enumerated in braces, for example {1}; details of corrections and comments are listed at the end of the text. Note that many of the errors were introduced in the third edition, as cross referencing the second edition has shown. In the original, the "Mc" in Scottish names is given as "M" followed by what looks like a left single quotation mark (Unicode 2018). This has been changed to "Mc" throughout the text. Specific spellings that differ from their modern versions and have been retained in this text are "Saskatchawan" (modern "Saskatchewan"), "Esquimaux" (modern "Eskimo") and "musquito" (modern "mosquito"). Text in italics in the original is shown between underlines . For this text version, the oe ligature (Unicode 0153) has been rendered as "oe". Footnote 3 in chapter VIII contains several instances of [·0] as a transliteration of the symbol for "Sun" (Unicode 2609). NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY TO THE SHORES OF THE POLAR SEA, IN THE YEARS 1819 20 21 22. BY JOHN FRANKLIN, Capt... Continue reading book >>

Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 By: John Franklin (1786-1847)

In Volume 2 of John Franklin's Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, readers are taken on a thrilling and harrowing expedition through the icy Arctic landscapes. Franklin's detailed accounts of the challenges faced by his crew paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of exploring the far reaches of the North.

The author's writing is engaging and immersive, pulling readers into the heart of the expedition and allowing them to experience the highs and lows alongside the explorers. From treacherous ice floes to encounters with indigenous peoples, every moment is described with vivid detail and a keen eye for observation.

While the narrative can be slow-paced at times, Franklin's dedication to recording the journey in meticulous detail is admirable. His insights into the culture and geography of the Arctic are fascinating, giving readers a deeper understanding of this remote and unforgiving region.

Overall, Volume 2 of Franklin's Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea is a captivating and educational read that will appeal to history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike. It offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early Arctic exploration, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration.

First Page:

Transcriber's notes:

There are several inconsistencies in spelling and punctuation in the original. Some corrections have been made for obvious typographical errors; they have been noted individually in the text. All changes made by the transcriber are enumerated in braces, for example {1}; details of corrections and comments are listed at the end of the text. Note that many of the errors were introduced in the third edition, as cross referencing the second edition has shown.

In the original, the "Mc" in Scottish names is given as "M" followed by what looks like a left single quotation mark (Unicode 2018). This has been changed to "Mc" throughout the text.

Specific spellings that differ from their modern versions and have been retained in this text are "Saskatchawan" (modern "Saskatchewan"), "Esquimaux" (modern "Eskimo") and "musquito" (modern "mosquito").

Text in italics in the original is shown between underlines . For this text version, the oe ligature (Unicode 0153) has been rendered as "oe". Footnote 3 in chapter VIII contains several instances of [·0] as a transliteration of the symbol for "Sun" (Unicode 2609).

NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY

TO THE SHORES OF THE

POLAR SEA,

THE YEARS 1819 20 21 22.

JOHN FRANKLIN, Capt... Continue reading book >>

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