Schwatka's Search: Sledging in the Arctic in Quest of the Franklin Records

Name: Schwatka's Search: Sledging in the Arctic in Quest of the Franklin Records
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ISBN: 4064066246259

By
- William H. Gilder
Publisher
- Good Press

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Language: English
Format
Category: Classics

This fascinating real-life story revolved around Frederick Schwatka, a U.S. Army cavalry officer who went on an expedition to uncover the mystery of Sir John Franklin's lost expedition. With the support of the American Geographical Society, Schwatka set out on a treacherous journey with a team of six, including journalist William Henry Gilder. Their mission was to find written records left behind in cairns. Although they didn't find any documents, they discovered graves and artifacts left by Franklin's team.

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Ebook: 5 December 2019

Schwatka's Search: Sledging in the Arctic in Quest of the Franklin Records

By
- William H. Gilder
Publisher
- Good Press

Language: English
Format
Category: Classics

This fascinating real-life story revolved around Frederick Schwatka, a U.S. Army cavalry officer who went on an expedition to uncover the mystery of Sir John Franklin's lost expedition. With the support of the American Geographical Society, Schwatka set out on a treacherous journey with a team of six, including journalist William Henry Gilder. Their mission was to find written records left behind in cairns. Although they didn't find any documents, they discovered graves and artifacts left by Franklin's team.

Release date

Ebook: 5 December 2019