Godfrey's Narrative Of The Last Grinnell Arctic Exploring Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 (1857) (Hardcover)

Godfrey's Narrative Of The Last Grinnell Arctic Exploring Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853-55 is a historical account written by William C. Godfrey. The book documents the final expedition to the Arctic in search of the lost explorer Sir John Franklin. The expedition was led by Elisha Kent Kane and consisted of two ships, the Advance and the Rescue. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice floes, and encounters with indigenous peoples. Godfrey's narrative also includes descriptions of the natural beauty of the Arctic landscape and the wildlife encountered by the expedition. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the efforts to locate Sir John Franklin and the tragic fate of his crew. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration and the history of the search for the Northwest Passage.With A Biography Of Dr. Elisha K. Kane, From The Cradle To The Grave.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.