Russell A. Potter
Finding Franklin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780773547841
- author:
- Russell A. Potter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- McGill-Queen's University Press (22 Aug. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Ships Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The wreck of HMS Erebus was finally located in 2014, revealing the long-lost story of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage. In Finding Franklin, Russell Potter tells the story behind this remarkable discovery, drawing on decades of research and collaboration with key figures in the field. Potter sheds light on the crucial role played by Inuit oral accounts in the search for Franklin's ships and crew, and offers a nuanced understanding of the historical and cultural context surrounding the expedition. The book is illustrated with numerous images and maps from the last two centuries, providing a rich visual record of the searches that have unfolded over time. Through his meticulous research and engaging prose, Potter assembles the stories behind the myth of Franklin's expedition, illuminating what is ultimately a remarkable decades-long discovery.
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