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In the Arctic Seas

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In the Arctic Seas by Francis McClintock is a fascinating and gripping account of his expedition to search for the lost Franklin expedition. McClintock's writing is vivid and detailed, painting a vivid picture of the harsh yet beautiful Arctic landscape.

His dedication to uncovering the fate of the Franklin expedition is evident throughout the book, as he and his crew face numerous challenges and dangers on their journey. The descriptions of the ice-bound seas, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with local Inuit communities are both informative and captivating.

McClintock's writing style is engaging and easy to read, making it an enjoyable book for anyone interested in exploration, adventure, or Arctic history. Overall, In the Arctic Seas is a riveting and informative read that sheds light on a little-known chapter of maritime history.

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In 1857, Lady Jane Franklin, the wife of Sir John Franklin, who went missing with his entire crew during his 1845 expedition to discover the Northwest Passage, commissioned Captain Francis McClintock to investigate what had happened to the expedition, and purchased for him the small steam yacht known as the 'Fox'. This is McClintock's own account of the two year voyage of the 'Fox'. Following an initially unsuccessful attempt to cross the Davis Strait, the 'Fox' was forced to spend the first winter trapped in the sea-ice off the coast of Greenland. After the next year's thaw, McClintock eventually reached the islands of the Canadian Arctic, where an extensive search finally revealed the grisly truth of the fate of Franklin.


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