Description: This book is the firsthand account of a young French naval officer's harrowing experiences as part of the mid-19th century expedition to the Arctic in search of the lost Franklin expedition. The author provides a vivid and detailed chronicle of their perilous journey through treacherous ice floes, encounters with polar bears and Inuit communities, and the tragic loss of his ship and crew. Beyond its gripping narrative, the book sheds light on the challenges and dangers faced by polar explorers, the hardships endured by the Franklin expedition, and the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that drives those who venture into the unknown. Through the author's vivid descriptions and introspective reflections, this book offers a profound exploration of human resilience, the allure of discovery, and the enduring power of hope amidst adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: French
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
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Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
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Number of Pages: 435
Type: textbook
Book Title: Journal D'un Voyage Aux Mers Polaires a La Recherche De Sir John Franklin (Classic Reprint)
Language: French
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Civilization, General
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, History
Item Weight: 20.5 Oz
Author: Joseph Rene Bellot
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback