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Rediscovery Books, Royal Geographical Society, UK, 2006. Softcover. As New/No Dust Jacket. Softcover, 2006 reprint by Rediscovery Books; 387 pages, illustrated, maps drawings in text. Previous owners signature and date verso front cover otherwise as new, appears unread. The voyages in question were those undertaken during the long search for Sir John Franklin's missing Arctic Expedition to find the North West Passage. This one, under the command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher, sought to draw a line under this great nineteenth century mystery, although the results were not conclusive. This extensive work provides a shivering insight into conditions on the expedition, which, at the time, was seen as a pinnacle of modernity and the author takes great pride that not one man was lost in the search. With contributions from a variety of expedition members, the volume contains substantial information on the natural history of the region. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram.…
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Last of the Arctic Voyages; Being a Narrative of the Expedition in H. M. S. Assistance, under the Command of Sir Edward Belche Paperback - 2007
by Richardson, Sir, John
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- Title Last of the Arctic Voyages; Being a Narrative of the Expedition in H. M. S. Assistance, under the Command of Sir Edward Belche
- Author Richardson, Sir, John
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- Publisher Rediscovery, Uckfield
- Date 2007
- ISBN 9781905748174
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The Last of the Arctic voyages being a narrative of The Expedition in H.M.S. Assistance, under the command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher, C.B., in search of Sir John Franklin during the years 1852,53,54, with notes on the natural history
by Sir John Richardson, Professor Owen, Thomas Bell, J. W. Salter and Lovell Reeve
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LAST OF THE ARCTIC VOYAGES; BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE EXPEDITION IN H.M.S. ASSISTANCE, UNDER THE COMMAND OF CAPTAIN SIR EDWARD BELCHER, C.B., IN SEARCH OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, DURING THE YEARS 1852-53-54. WITH NOTES ON NATURAL HISTORY [2-VOLUME SET]
by Richardson, Sir John, et al.
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Uckfield: Rediscovery Books Ltd., 2006. Book. New. Soft cover. Reprint Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Complete facsimile reprint in two volumes. Volume I: xx (1) 383pp + 4p maps. Volume II: vii, 402pp.Volume 1 has a col. frontispiece and both have numerous b/w illustrations. A very nice copy. (Due to the size/weight of this set, an extra shipping charge will apply.).
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