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The Man Who Mapped the Arctic

The Intrepid Life of George Back, Franklin's Lieutenant

The Man Who Mapped the Arctic( )
Author: Steele, Peter
ISBN:978-1-55192-648-3
Publication Date:Jul 2003
Publisher:Raincoast Book Distribution
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $31.95
Book Description:

In the mid-1800s, George Back went on three Arctic expeditions with Sir John Franklin across the barren lands of the Canadian north. But unlike Franklin, Back lived to tell his tales in journals, drawings, watercolors, and maps. Noted writer Peter Steele drew on these sources, along with contemporary accounts, to craft this gripping tale of resilience in the face of incredible odds. The book thrillingly recounts the near-impossible circumstances of these expeditions...
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Book Details
Pages:308
Detailed Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Adventurers & Explorers
History / Polar Regions
Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 1.19 Inches
Book Weight:1.43 Pounds



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