Arctic Ordeal: The Journal of John Richardson, Surgeon-Naturalist With Franklin 1820-1822 [Paperback]

C. Stuart Houston (Author), H. Albert Hochbaum (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1994

Only six of the seventeen original members of Sir John Franklin's first Arctic expedition returned. John Richardson was one of them. His journal recounts their journey across the barren grounds, and raises questions about Franklin's ability as a leader. In addition to his achievements as a doctor, meteorologist, and cartographer, Richardson was the first great naturalist to study the North American Arctic. His journal made an outstanding contribution to ornithology, ichthyology, botany and geology, and much of modern Arctic research is founded upon his observations.

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"A sterling tribute to Richardson." Mark Abley, Books in Canada. "The combination of Richardson's journal and Houston's expert introduction and annotation makes Arctic Ordeal enthralling." I.S. MacLaren, Saturday Night.

"The combination of Richardson's journal and Houston's expert introduction and annotation makes Arctic Ordeal enthralling." I.S. MacLaren, Saturday Night.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 349 pages
• Publisher: Mcgill Queens Univ Pr (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773512233
• ISBN-13: 978-0773512238
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,811,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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