Description
Book SynopsisA detailed account of the controversial Scottish whaling master – authorized by Lady Franklin, yet dismissed by the Admiralty – who led the first of the Franklin searches.
Trade Review"A significant new study that gives us the first clear overview of a complex, contentious, and vitally important period in the search for Franklin, Hunters on the Track is extraordinarily detailed and well researched, and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in the Franklin era." Russell Potter, Rhode Island College and author of Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search
"With Hunters on the Track, Ross has crafted the first detailed, comprehensive account of one of the most far-reaching searches for the missing Franklin expedition, with particular emphasis on the crucial role played in it by whaling captain William Penny. The list of at least 15 archival repositories in the Notes and Bibliography, gives some idea of the author's thoroughness and dedication to his research. Ross's style is very readable and entertaining and the text is sometimes leavened with a touch of humour." William Barr, Arctic Institute of North America, University of Calgary
"An in-depth history of the first Franklin searches – eight ships involved with four search expeditions. Reconstructing events, relationships, and decisions, using private journals from each of the expeditions, Ross focuses on the work of Penny as commander of HMS Lady Franklin and Sophia, while outlining events of other expeditions and the interactions among the officers and crews." Above & Beyond
