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By John Rae,Ken McGoogan

Although Arctic explorer and Hudson Bay corporation surveyor John Rae (1813–1893) travelled and recorded the ultimate uncharted sections of the Northwest Passage, he's most sensible identified for his arguable discovery of the destiny of the misplaced Franklin day trip of 1845. in line with facts given to him through neighborhood Inuit, Rae decided that Franklin’s team had resorted to cannibalism of their ultimate, determined days. obvious as maligning a countrywide hero, Rae used to be refrained from through British society.

This choice of own correspondence—reissued the following for the 1st time seeing that its unique e-book in 1953—illuminates the main points of Rae’s expeditions via his personal phrases. The letters supply a glimpse into Rae’s everyday life, his principles, musings, and issues. Prefaced by means of the unique, thorough creation detailing his formative years, John Rae’s Arctic Correspondence is a vital source for any Arctic enthusiast.

This new version encompasses a foreword through researcher and Arctic fanatic Ken McGoogan, the award-winning writer of 11 books, together with Fatal Passage: The Untold tale of John Rae (HarperCollins, 2002).

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