Captain McClintock THE VOYAGE OF THE FOX IN THE ARCTIC SEAS A NARRATIVE OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE FATE OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN AND HIS COMPANIONS 1860 Double-Sided Folding Map Engraved Francis McClintock Illustrations Exploration Canada Eskimo Melville Bay Greenland Climate Weather Baffin Bay Relics


Title: The Voyage of the 'Fox' in the Arctic Seas. A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and His Companions
Author: Francis Leopold McClintock - Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. He discovered the fate of the Franklin Expedition and wrote an account of his own expedition to find it entitled The Voyage of the 'Fox' in the Arctic Seas: A Narrative of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and His Companions.
Publisher: J. T. Lloyd, Agt.
City: New York
Year: 1860
Binding Style: Hardcover
Pagination: 314 pages, plus appendix and advertisements
Width: 5.25" Height: 7.5"
Book Details: This handsome antique volume is bound in blindstamped brown cloth with gilt spine lettering. The text is enhanced with numerous engraved illustrations and maps, with a double-sided folding map and appendix. There are advertisements at the beginning and end of the work, including a sample of “Godfrey’s Narrative of the Last Grinnell Arctic Exploring Expedition, in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853-4-5. With a Biography of Dr. Elisha K. Kane, from the Cradle to the Grave†by Wm. C. Godfrey.

From the preface: “The following narrative of the bold adventure which has successfully revealed the last discoveries and the fate of Franklin, is published at the request of the friends of that illustrious navigator. The gallant M’Clintock, when he penned his Journal amid the Arctic ices, had no idea whatever of publishing it; and yet there can be no doubt that the reader will peruse with the deepest interest the simple tale of how, in a little vesesel of one hundred and seventy tons burden, he and his well-chosen companions have cleared up this great mystery.â€

Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS (16 April 1786 – 11 June 1847) was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Arctic. Franklin also served as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1837 to 1843. He disappeared on his last expedition, attempting to chart and navigate a section of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic. The icebound ships were abandoned and the entire crew died of starvation, hypothermia, tuberculosis, lead poisoning, and scurvy.
Condition / Notes: This antique volume displays some typical indications of age and wear, including shelfwear and rubbing. The outer hinges are cracked, however the binding and text block remain firm. Text, illustrations, and maps remain clear and crisp through mild uniform age toning.The folding map is partially torn where it is affixed to the text block, and the tear does not affect the content.

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