The Northwest Passage

The Northwest Passage: And The Fate Of Sir John Franklin (1860) is a book written by James A. Browne that explores the ill-fated expedition of Sir John Franklin to find a navigable route through the Arctic waters of the Northwest Passage. The book delves into the historical context of the expedition, including the political and economic motivations behind it, as well as the technological and logistical challenges that the explorers faced. Browne also provides a detailed account of the expedition itself, including the various stages of the journey, the encounters with indigenous peoples, and the harsh conditions that the explorers had to endure. The book also examines the search and rescue efforts that were launched after the expedition failed to return, and the eventual discovery of the fate of Franklin and his crew. Overall, The Northwest Passage: And The Fate Of Sir John Franklin (1860) is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most infamous expeditions in Arctic exploration history, and sheds light on the complex motivations and challenges behind such endeavors.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.