02354cam a22003493u 4500 52631 UtSlPG 20260610134219.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857 The Far North: Exploration in the Arctic Regions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-23 Produced by Tom Cosmas from materials made available on The Internet Archive "The Far North: Exploration in the Arctic Regions" by Elisha Kent Kane is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details Kane’s experiences as the commander of the Second Grinnell Expedition, sent to find the ill-fated Sir John Franklin and his crew who disappeared while searching for the Northwest Passage. The book explores themes of perseverance, the challenges of Arctic exploration, and the personal and collective trials faced by Kane and his crew. At the start of the account, Kane outlines the mission's origins, including Franklin's earlier expedition and the ensuing search efforts sparked by the mystery of his disappearance. Kane is appointed to lead the expedition, organizing the crew and preparations for the dangerous Arctic journey. The opening sections delve into the logistical and exploratory challenges of navigating through treacherous icy waters, establishing a base, and setting out for search missions, setting a tone of determination and camaraderie amidst the harsh realities of Arctic conditions. The narrative promises to capture not just the scientific observations but the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Northwest Passage Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- American Advance (Ship) Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857 Grinnell Expedition (2nd : 1853-1855) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52631 93465 93465