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100 1 _aKane, Elisha Kent,
_d1820-1857
245 1 4 _aThe Far North: Exploration in the Arctic Regions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-23
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas from materials made available on The Internet Archive
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest Passage
653 _aArctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- American
653 _aAdvance (Ship)
653 _aKane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857
653 _aGrinnell Expedition (2nd : 1853-1855)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52631
999 _c93465
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