Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror Expedition: Lost and Found by Gillian Hutch

Description: Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror Expedition by Gillian Hutchinson The true story of Sir John Franklins fateful expedition in HMS Erebus and HMS Terror of the North-West Passage in 1845, and the eventual discovery of the ships wrecks in 2014 and 2016. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set out on a voyage to find the North-West Passage – the sea route linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The expedition was expected to complete its mission within three years and return home in triumph but the two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and the 129 men aboard them disappeared in the Arctic. The last Europeans to see them alive were the crews of two whaling ships in Baffin Bay in July 1845, just before they entered the labyrinth of the Arctic Archipelago.The loss of this British hero and his crew, and the many rescue expeditions and searches that followed, captured the public imagination, but the mystery surrounding the expeditions fate only deepened as more clues were found. How did Franklins final expedition end in tragedy? What happened to the crew?The thrilling discoveries in the Arctic of the wrecks of Erebus in 2014 and Terror in 2016 have brought the events of 170 years ago into sharp focus and excited new interest in the Franklin expedition. This richly illustrated book is an essential guide to this story of heroism, endurance, tragedy and dark desperation. Author Biography Gillian Hutchinson is Curator Emerita at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich, where she was Curator of Archaeology and Curator of the History of Cartography from 1980 to 2015.The National Maritime Museum is the worlds largest maritime museum, telling stories of Britains epic relationship with the sea – global exploration, cultural exchange and human endurance. Table of Contents Introduction1 The North-West Passage2 Sir John Franklin3 HMS Erebus and HMS Terror4 The Members of Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror Expedition5 Expedition Life6 Searching for Franklin7 McClintock Discovers the Fate of the Franklin Expedition8 Disaster Revisited9 Finding Erebus and Terror10 Answers and Questions Review A must-read for any history buff. Youre sure to be gripped by the tale of endurance, heroism and tragedy. * Lifeboat *This is an undemanding book that brings the story to life through paintings and photographs, as well as an accessible text. * Sailing Today * Promotional The story of Sir John Franklins fateful expedition in HMS Erebus and HMS Terror of the North-West Passage in 1845, and the eventual discovery of the ships wrecks in 2014 and 2016 Review Quote This is an undemanding book that brings the story to life through paintings and photographs, as well as an accessible text. Promotional "Headline" The story of Sir John Franklins fateful expedition in HMS Erebus and HMS Terror of the North-West Passage in 1845, and the eventual discovery of the ships wrecks in 2014 and 2016 Feature In association with Royal Museums Greenwich, to accompany a temporary summer exhibition of the same name in 2017 and a major new permanent Polar Gallery opening at the National Maritime Museum in July 2018 Details ISBN1472948696 ISBN-10 1472948696 ISBN-13 9781472948694 Author Gillian Hutchinson Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 176 Media Book Publication Date 2017-07-13 Subtitle Lost and Found Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781844865086 DEWEY 916.327 Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical Short Title Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror Expedition Language English UK Release Date 2017-07-13 NZ Release Date 2017-07-13 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Illustrations Lavishly illustrated with photos, maps, paintings and objects from the museums many collections Audience General AU Release Date 2017-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116422637;

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