Sir John Franklin the search for the Northwest Passage

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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:

In the footsteps of explorers

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

Personal Subject:

Franklin, John, Sir, 1786-1847-Juvenile literature.

Subject:

Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography.

Explorers -- Biography.

Geographic Term:

Northwest Passage -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Juvenile literature.

Canada, Northern -- Discovery and exploration -- British -- Juvenile literature.

Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration.