JOURNEY TO THE POLAR SEA - Hardcover

Sir John Franklin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851777899 ISBN 13: 9780851777894

Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

At the end of the Napoleonic wars in 1815, the British Admiralty converted a number of small, sturdy vessels for exploration and survey duty. The most famous - and ultimately tragic - exploration of this era was John Franklin's journey across Canada's polar region between 1819-22. On the recommendation of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty, Franklin was handed the task of determining the latitudes and longitudes of the poorly chartered northern coasts of the North American continent, and was to erect "conspicuous marks at places where ships might enter". He was also to measure air temperature three times a day, and record any other meteorological phenomenon encountered. Assisted by a small team, Franklin was also to sketch the landscape, anthropologically study the native Indians, and record the area's natural history. Franklin wrote this account of his expedition, which also contains narratives from other people involved. His story makes for interesting reading, both as an adventure and as a 19th-century record of the culture and history of North America's polar region. Franklin encountered numerous hardships and deprivations, and the mission was destined to end in failure. Despite this, Franklin's journey was a landmark in polar exploration.

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About the Author

"John Franklin is a pastor and a nationally known speaker in the area of prayer and spiritual awakening. He is the author of And the Place Was Shaken: How to Lead a Powerful Prayer Meeting " coauthor of By Faith: Living in the Reality of God " and Spiritual Warfare: Biblical Truth for Victory " compiler of A House of Prayer: Prayer Ministries in Your Church " and contributor to numerous books and articles. " "He founded John Franklin Ministries to resource churches in prayer and spiritual awakening and has served as prayer specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources and the minister of prayer at First Baptist Church of Woodstock Georgia. Franklin earned a doctorate of ministry from Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham Alabama; a master of divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky; and a BA in international relations history and Spanish from Samford University in Birmingham Alabama. " "He is married to Kathy and they have three children: Daniel Nathan and Susanna. "

About this edition

• Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0851777899
• ISBN 13: 9780851777894
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256
• Illustrator: Many Plates