Narrative of an Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, Undertaken with a View to Geographical Discovery on the Arctic Shores, in the Years 1836-7, 1st edition, John Murray 1838, twelve tinted lithographed plates, some spotting, frontispiece with small water-stain to lower outer corner, folding engraved map at rear, one or two short closed tears and some offsetting, contemporary tan diced calf, some minor rubbing and marks, new gilt lettered spine label, 8vo Sabin 2617. A scarce Arctic travel book. George Back was sent by the Admiralty to gain knowledge of the coastline between Prince Regent Inlet and Turnagain Point. However, HMS Terror became stuck in the ice near Frozen Strait, suffering considerable structural damage, and eventually limping back to Ireland. Although failing in his main aim, Back was able to make many detailed observations on conditions and surroundings, including ice floes, the terrain of Southampton Island, trading with Baffin Island Eskimos, the weather and privations endured. (1)
Narrative of an Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, Undertaken with a View to Geographical Discovery on the Arctic Shores, in the Years 1836-7, 1st edition, John Murray 1838, twelve tinted lithographed plates, some spotting, frontispiece with small water-stain to lower outer corner, folding engraved map at rear, one or two short closed tears and some offsetting, contemporary tan diced calf, some minor rubbing and marks, new gilt lettered spine label, 8vo Sabin 2617. A scarce Arctic travel book. George Back was sent by the Admiralty to gain knowledge of the coastline between Prince Regent Inlet and Turnagain Point. However, HMS Terror became stuck in the ice near Frozen Strait, suffering considerable structural damage, and eventually limping back to Ireland. Although failing in his main aim, Back was able to make many detailed observations on conditions and surroundings, including ice floes, the terrain of Southampton Island, trading with Baffin Island Eskimos, the weather and privations endured. (1)
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