Schwatka's Search: Sledging In The Arctic In Quest Of The Franklin Records

Schwatka's Search: Sledging In The Arctic In Quest Of The Franklin Records is a non-fiction book written by William H. Gilder. The book is a detailed account of Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka's expedition to the Arctic in search of the lost records of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition. The book covers the period from 1878 to 1880 and describes the harsh conditions faced by Schwatka and his team as they traveled by sled across the frozen tundra. The book provides a vivid description of the Arctic landscape and the challenges faced by the explorers, including the extreme cold, blizzards, and the danger of falling through the ice. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the Inuit people and their way of life. Schwatka's Search is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most daring and challenging expeditions in the history of Arctic exploration.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.