Sir John Franklin - Augustus Henry Beesly - Bog

""Sir John Franklin"" by Augustus Henry Beesly is a biography of the famous British explorer and naval officer, Sir John Franklin. The book provides a comprehensive account of Franklin's life, from his early years in the British Navy to his expeditions to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Beesly explores Franklin's successes and failures as an explorer, including his ill-fated final expedition in 1845, which resulted in the loss of his entire crew. The book also delves into Franklin's personal life, including his marriage to Lady Jane Franklin and his relationships with his fellow explorers. Through extensive research and analysis, Beesly paints a vivid portrait of one of the most renowned figures in British exploration history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.