Description
John Rae (1813-1893) was a Scottish doctor, explorer, and surveyor for the Hudson's Bay Company. He is best known for his controversial discovery of the fate of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845. This collection of personal correspondence – reissued here for the first time since its original publication in 1953 – illuminates the details of Rae's expeditions through his own words. Foreword by researcher and Arctic enthusiast Ken McGoogan.
Details
  • Author: Rae, John
  • Publisher: Gazelle Book Services
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publication Date: 01/12/2021
  • ISBN: 9781771510844
  • B-Code: B070812
  • Pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 215x139mm
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