02424cam a22003133u 4500 24891 UtSlPG 20260610133553.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Osborn, Sherard, 1822-1875 Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal : Or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-03-21 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal" by Sherard Osborn is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative documents an Arctic expedition undertaken in search of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated voyage, detailing the experiences and challenges faced by the crew aboard the HMS Pioneer. Osborn, serving as the commanding officer, provides a vivid account of the journey, encompassing both the geographic wonders and the dramatic circumstances of Arctic exploration. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the departure of the expedition in 1850. The author reflects on the optimism among the crew as they set sail from England, detailing their progress through various coastal landmarks. As the narrative unfolds, Osborn shares insights into the dynamic interactions among the crew and their initial encounters with the unpredictable Arctic environment. His observations set the stage for an adventurous voyage filled with scientific inquiries, challenges of navigation, and the unique customs of the Inuit people they encounter, all while maintaining a tribute to the explorer Franklin and the mission's noble cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions Franklin, John, 1786-1847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24891 65892 65892