{"product_id":"narrative-of-the-arctic-land-expedition-to-the-mouth-of-the-great-fish-river-and-along-the-shores-of-the-arctic-ocean-9781108070799","title":"Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish River and Along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Back (17961878) initially volunteered to search for John Ross in the Canadian Arctic, but later explored the unknown Great Fish River down to the Arctic Ocean and west along the Arctic coast, travelling some 7,500 miles. This 1836 account is enhanced by engravings and appendices of scientific data.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreliminary chapter; 1. Departure from England; 2. Commencement of the expedition; 3. Inquiries and embarrassments about the route; 4. Difficult and toilsome ascent of Hoar Frost River; 5. Digression concerning Hearne's route; 6. Continue our progress; 7. 'Le grand jeune homme'; 8. Exemplary conduct of Akaitcho; 9. Reflections; 10. Instructions to Mr McLeod upon our separation; 11. Gigantic boulders; 12. Exhilarating influence of a hunting excursion; Appendices; List of subscribers to the Arctic land expedition.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769050202455,"sku":"9781108070799","price":44.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/narrative-of-the-arctic-land-expedition-to-the-mouth-of-the-great-fish-river-and-along-the-shores-of-the-arctic-ocean-9781108070799","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}