Description: Greely Expedition Death Of Sargent Rice Expedition Companions Harper's Weekly 1884 The 1881–1884 Lady Franklin Bay Expedition (officially the International Polar Expedition) into the Canadian Arctic was led by Lt. Adolphus Greely. Its purpose was to establish a meteorological-observation station as part of the First International Polar Year, and to collect astronomical and magnetic data. During the expedition, two members of the crew reached a new "Farthest North" record, but of the original twenty-five men only seven survived to return to the United States. In 1884, Secretary of the Navy, William E. Chandler, was credited with planning the ensuing rescue effort, commanded by Cdr. Winfield Schley. While four vessels (Bear, Thetis, the British government's Alert, and Loch Garry) made it to Greely's camp on June 22, only seven men had survived the winter. The rest had succumbed to starvation, hypothermia, and drowning, and one man, Private Henry, had been shot on Greely's order for repeated theft of food rations. The surviving members of the expedition were received as heroes. A parade attended by thousands was held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was decided that each of the survivors was to be awarded a promotion in rank by the Army, although Greely reportedly refused.Published in "Harper's Weekly 1884". This is a genuine 133 years old antique wood-cut engraving. Sheet size 16” x 11”. See Photos for close up details. This is an original wood block print not a reproduction.Payment Terms: I accept credit card via PayPal.Shipping Terms: High bidder pays winning bid plus USPS MAIL.Shipping price reflects packaging in tube.Insurance extra email for quote after auction ends.To save you money on your shipping costs I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items, please do not pay until you receive a combined invoice. I will send you one invoice with combined shipping rates.Refunds, Returns: If you are not satisfied upon receipt, you may return it to me for a full refund of the bid and shipping.
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Type: Print
Subject: Steamer Sailing Nautical
Production Technique: Woodblock Printing
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Print
Style: Vintage
Year of Production: 1884
Signed: Unsigned
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Edition Type: Open Edition
Print Type: Engraving
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Print Surface: Paper
Color: Black
Edition Size: None
