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To Britain.

Authors :
Fleming, Fergus
Source :
Canadian Geographic. Dec2014, Vol. 134 Issue 6, p66-68. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article reports that the fate of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin and his lost ships inspires imagination. Explorer John Ross, spent four years between 1829 and 1833 trapped in the Northwest Passage. He escaped by putting his men in boats and rowing several hundred kilometres to open sea in the hope of salvation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07062168
Volume :
134
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Geographic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
99781031