The Search For Franklin

The Search For Franklin: A Narrative Of The American Expedition Under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 To 1880 (1899) is a book written by Frederick Schwatka. The book is a detailed account of the American expedition that was sent out to search for the lost Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin. Schwatka, who was the leader of the expedition, narrates the journey from start to finish, detailing the challenges, obstacles, and successes that the team encountered along the way.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the expedition. Schwatka describes the preparations that were made before the team set out, including the selection of the crew, the equipment that was needed, and the planning of the route. He then goes on to describe the journey itself, including the various stops that were made along the way, the encounters with indigenous people, and the difficulties that the team faced due to the harsh Arctic conditions.Throughout the book, Schwatka provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, the wildlife, and the people that the team encountered. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the journey.Overall, The Search For Franklin: A Narrative Of The American Expedition Under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 To 1880 (1899) is a fascinating account of an important historical event. It provides a unique perspective on the search for Sir John Franklin and sheds light on the challenges that explorers faced in the Arctic during the late 1800s.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.