Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

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Author: Rae, John,1813-1893
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Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

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Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

$106.79 $53.37
Author: Rae, John,1813-1893
Format: eBook
Language: English

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

Object and plan of the ExpeditionEquipment at York FactoryBoatsCrewsArticles useful in an Arctic VoyageBreaking up of the ice in Hayes and Nelson RiversDeparture from York FactoryProgress retarded by the iceFirst night at seaReflectionsRupert's CreekUnbroken fields of iceBroad RiverDescription of the CoastDouble Cape ChurchillOpen sea to the north and north-westArrive at ChurchillWhite whalesMode of catching themSir George Simpson's instructionsStock of provisions Depart from ChurchillA galeAnchor in Knap's BayLand on an islandEsquimaux gravesVisited by EsquimauxA large river running into Knap's BayNevill's BayCorbet's InletRankin's InletCape JalabertGreenland whales seenChesterfield InletWalrusesCape FullertonVisited by an EsquimauxReefsCape Kendall seenIce packed against the shoreTake shelter in an excellent harbourRiver tracedSealsGaleIce driven offDirection of the tides reversedWhale PointMany whales seenAgain stopped by the packWager River estuaryIce driftsEddy currentsNo second opening into Wager River seenEnter Repulse BayInterview with EsquimauxNo intelligence of Sir John Franklin Receive a visit from a female partyTheir persons and dress describedCrossing the IsthmusDrag one of the boats up a streamSuccession of rapidsNorth Pole LakeFind a plant fit for fuelChristie LakeFlett PortageCorrigal LakeFishDeer-scaring stonesWhite [vi]wolfStony PortageView of the seaExploring party sent in advanceTheir reportLong PortageDifficult trackingMiles LakeMuddy LakeRich pasturage and great variety of flowers on its banksMarmot burrowsSalt LakeVisit Esquimaux tentsDiscouraging report of the state of the iceEsquimaux chartReach the seaRoss inletPoint HargraveCape Lady PellyStopped by the icePut ashoreFind a sledge made of ship-timberThick fogWolvesWalk along the shoreRemains of musk-cattle and rein-deerNature of the coastDanger from the iceIrregular rise of the tideDeer on the iceFruitless efforts to proceed northwardCross over to Melville PeninsulaGaleAgain stopped by the iceDangerous position of the boatReturn to starting pointMeeting with our Esquimaux friends at Salt LakeDeer begun to migrate southwardWalk across the isthmus to Repulse Bay ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 39917
Author: Rae, John
Release Date: Jun 5, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English

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