Sir John Franklin the search for the Northwest Passage
Title:
Sir John Franklin the search for the Northwest Passage
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
A mystery for more than a hundred years, British naval officer Sir John Franklin and his entire crew disappeared on his famous voyage to find the Northwest Passge in the mid-1800s. Learn about the life of this driven explorer, the Arctic voyages that would make him famous, and what really happened to Franklin's party.
Year Published:
2007
Series:
Physical Description:
32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
An Arctic adventurer -- In search of a passage -- Lessons at sea -- Eating boots -- Back to the Arctic -- A final attempt -- The search -- Evidence of tragedy -- An Arctic voyage -- The Inuit -- After Franklin -- An Arctic legacy.
Note (Local):
Regular
1-New
Age Interest level:
Gr. 4-7
Personal Subject:
Publisher:
St. Catharines, ON : Crabtree Pub., c2007.
