An edition of The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854 (1988)
The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854
two years at Point Barrow, Alaska, aboard HMS Plover in the search for Sir John Franklin
By Rochfort Maguire
Publish Date
1988
Publisher
Hakluyt Society
Language
eng
Pages
584
Description:
Account of the first expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Discusses the history, strategy and logistics of the Franklin search in the western Arctic. Records for the first time sustained interactions between Europeans and Eskimos of northern Alaska. Appendices include accounts of the search's five boat expeditions near Point Barrow as well as Dr. J. Simpson's observations on the Eskimos.
subjects: Description and travel, Discovery and exploration, Inuit, Plover (Ship), Travel, Franklin, john, 1786-1847, Inuit, alaska, Alaska, description and travel, Arctic regions, discovery and exploration, Travelers' writings, Discoveries in geography, Eskimo's, Explorateurs anglais, Biographie, Découvertes et explorations, Voyages and travels, Explorers, Biography, Arctic regions, Scientific expeditions
People: John Franklin Sir (1786-1847), Rochfort Maguire
Places: Alaska, Arctic regions, Barrow, Point, Region (Alaska), Region Barrow, Point