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Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal: Or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51
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This book is a gripping account of one of the most tragic and mysterious expeditions in the history of Arctic exploration. Led by Captain Sir John Franklin, the expedition set out to traverse the last unnavigated sections of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic, but was met with disaster when both ships and their crews became icebound in Victoria Strait. The book tells the harrowing story of the crews' struggle to survive in the unforgiving Arctic environment, battling starvation, disease, and extreme cold. It also explores the many theories surrounding the expedition's demise, from lead poisoning and scurvy to cannibalism and supernatural forces. With vivid detail and meticulous research, this book brings to life the heroism, tragedy, and mystery of Franklin's lost expedition.
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