After the Lost Franklin Expedition - Lady Franklin and John Rae

The fate of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1847 is an enigma that has tantalised generations of historians, archaeologists and adventurers. The expedition was lost without a trace and all 129 men died in what is arguably the worst disaster in Britain's history of polar exploration.

About the author

Peter Baxter is an author, amateur historian and heritage travel guide. Born in Kenya and educated in Zimbabwe, he has lived and traveled over much of southern and central Africa. Peter lives in Oregon, USA. His interests include British Imperial history in Africa and the East Africa campaign of the First World War in particular. He is the author of Pen and Sword's Gandhi, Smuts and Race in the British Empire.

Summary

The Franklin Expedition, where all 129 men died, is arguably the worst disaster to Britain's history of polar exploration. The fate of the missing men has remained an enigma that tantalised generations of historians, archaeologists and adventurers.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Baxter, Baxter Peter
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781526765864
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-6586-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 233 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 488 g
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature