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The Last of the Arctic Voyages 2 Volume Set: Being a Narrative of the Expedition in HMS Assistance, Under the Command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher, C

by Edward Belcher

An 1850s Arctic search expedition

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An 1850s Arctic search expedition

Edward Belcher’s account documents the 1852 mission aboard HMS Assistance, sent to search for the fate of John Franklin’s missing expedition. Across two volumes, the narrative moves from the outward voyage and observations of Arctic wildlife and extreme cold to the decision to abandon four ships trapped in pack ice. Scientific observations and a detailed provisions list add practical records alongside the expedition narrative. First published in 1855, the illustrated work offers a historical-geographical view of Arctic exploration through the experiences and documentation of its commander.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in nineteenth-century Arctic exploration and the search for Franklin’s expedition.
  • Those seeking historical accounts that combine expedition narrative with scientific observations.
  • Readers interested in the practical details of polar travel, including provisions and conditions in the ice.

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Arctic explorationThe search for John FranklinPolar conditions and wildlifeScientific observationExpedition logistics

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Book overview

When the experienced Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) was put in command of an expedition in 1845 to search for the elusive North-West Passage he had the backing of the Admiralty and was equipped with two specially-adapted ships and a three-year supply of provisions. Franklin was last seen by whalers in Baffin Bay in July 1845. When the expedition failed to return in 1848, enormous resources were mobilised to try to discover its fate. In 1852 H.M.S. 'Assistance' was sent to lead another search mission. It was captained by Edward Belcher (1799-1877), who recounts his unsuccessful adventure in this illustrated two-volume book, first published in 1855. Volume 1 describes the outward journey, Arctic animals such as walruses and whales, and the effects of extreme cold. Volume 2 covers Belcher's decision to abandon four ships in the pack-ice, and includes scientific observations and a fascinating list of provisions.
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