Schwatka’s Search

Schwatka’s Search: Sledging In The Arctic In Quest Of The Franklin Records is a book written by William H. Gilder. The book is a detailed account of the search for the lost expedition of Sir John Franklin, who set out to explore the Arctic in 1845 but never returned. The book follows the journey of Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka and his team as they travel through the harsh Arctic terrain in search of Franklin’s records. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides background information on the Franklin expedition and the search for his records. It also introduces the main characters of the story, including Schwatka and his team. The second part of the book focuses on the expedition itself and the challenges the team faced while traveling through the Arctic. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of the Arctic landscape, the sledging equipment used by the team, and the daily routines of the explorers. It also includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the journey and the challenges faced by the team. Overall, Schwatka’s Search: Sledging In The Arctic In Quest Of The Franklin Records is a fascinating account of a daring expedition and the search for one of the greatest mysteries of Arctic exploration. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, history, or adventure.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.