A Narrative of Arctic Discovery: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time (1850)

A Narrative Of Arctic Discovery: From The Earliest Period To The Present Time is a historical book written by John Joseph Shillinglaw and originally published in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive account of the exploration of the Arctic region, beginning with the earliest attempts to navigate the icy waters and continuing up to the mid-19th century. Shillinglaw covers the expeditions of famous Arctic explorers such as John Franklin, William Parry, and James Clark Ross, as well as many lesser-known explorers. The book includes detailed descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by these explorers, their encounters with native peoples, and the scientific discoveries they made. Shillinglaw also offers his own insights and observations on the challenges of Arctic exploration, drawing on his own experiences as a sailor in the region. Overall, A Narrative Of Arctic Discovery is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most challenging and important areas of exploration in human history.With The Details Of The Measures Adopted By Her Majesty s Government For The Relief Of The Expedition Under Sir John Franklin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.