Based on a series of letters written by Franklin expedition officer James Fitzjames -- journals which were only recently discovered in a Scottish attic after lying unsuspected for nearly 150 years -- this unique work of fiction masterfully chronicles one of the most enduring mysteries of the grand era of Arctic exploration and sheds new light on the expedition and the fate of its crew. Set against a backdrop of hardy adventurers and high Arctic imagery, this work of fiction is both an engaging story of the triumphs and ...
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Based on a series of letters written by Franklin expedition officer James Fitzjames -- journals which were only recently discovered in a Scottish attic after lying unsuspected for nearly 150 years -- this unique work of fiction masterfully chronicles one of the most enduring mysteries of the grand era of Arctic exploration and sheds new light on the expedition and the fate of its crew. Set against a backdrop of hardy adventurers and high Arctic imagery, this work of fiction is both an engaging story of the triumphs and tragedy of the last Franklin expedition of 1845, and are interpretation of the men and events that comprised one of the great episodes in nineteenth century exploration.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. This is the first US edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Polar Exploration; ISBN: 1550414062. ISBN/EAN: 9781550414066. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23856.
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Very Good jacket. Signed. SIGNED by John Wilson. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards/jacket clean, binding sturdy. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Very Good in Very GOod jacket. pp. 308, "Based on a series of letters written by Franklin expedition officer James Fitzjames--journals which were only recently discovered in a Scottish attic after lying unsuspected for nearly 150 years--this unique work of fiction masterfully chronicles one of the most enduring mysteries of the grand era of Arctic exploration and… 8vo.
