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Franklin, Captain John R.N., F.R.S.

Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22

Hurtig Ltd., 1969

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Year of publication
1969
Place of printing
Canada
Author
Franklin, Captain John R.N., F.R.S.
Publishers
Hurtig Ltd.
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
Facsimile Reprint
Keyword
Franklin, Captain John R.N., F.R.S. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in, the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22 Canadian History Travel, Exploration & Adventure
Binding description
J H Fair Hardcover
State of preservation
Very Good
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
No

Description

xx, [2], 768 pages. "This work is significant not only as a record of accomplishment in exploration, but in providing insight into Franklin's abilities as a leader which were to be of even greater significance in his final expedition years later." - from dust jacket. Includes appendix on various subjects relating to science and natural history. 11 colour plates. 19 black and white plates. Three maps stored in pocket inside back board. Prior owner's handwritten name and date upon front free endpaper else unmarked. Book very handsome in bright red cloth with brilliant gilt spine lettering and decoration. Very light wear to boards. Small spots of discolouration to periphery of endpapers caused by yellowed adhesive tape prior owner applied to protect dust jacket edges. Dust jacket, now in archival-grade Brodart, bears moderate wear, yellowed adhesive tape along edges. A sound copy. Book

ISBN: B0037UC2E2