Arctic Explorations: Volume 2 - The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853,

Klappentext First published in 1856, this two-volume work describes the second Grinnell expedition (1853-5) in search of Sir John Franklin. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1856, this two-volume work by Elisha Kent Kane (1820–57) recounts the second Grinnell expedition in search of the lost explorer Sir John Franklin. In Volume 2, Kane describes the life of the Inuit who aided him, their rites, and their survival skills in a hostile environment. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Modes of life; 2. A break-down; 3. The fire-clothed bag; 4. The bennesoak; 5. Our condition; 6. Line of open water; 7. Colloquy in the bunks; 8. The delectable mountains; 9. Routine; 10. Journey after Hans; 11. Hartstene Bay; 12. The Esquimaux of Greenland; 13. Walrus-hunting; 14. Kalutunah; 15. Cape James Kent; 16. Preparations for escape; 17. The pledges; 18. The sick-hut; 19. To the brig again; 20. New stations; 21. The game of ball; 22. The bakery; 23. Fresh dogs; 24. The red boat sinking; 25. The farewell; 26. Sutherland Island; 27. A look-out; 28. The crimson cliffs; 29. The sea! The sea!; Conclusion; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Elisha Kent Kane, Kane Elisha Kent
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108041423
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04142-3
• No. of pages: 496
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Expeditions, HISTORY / Historical Geography, TRAVEL / Polar Regions, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Expeditions: popular accounts, Arctic regions, Historical Geography