Franklin's Lost Ship
John Geiger
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Franklin's Lost Ship
by John Geiger, Alanna Mitchell
Published
2015
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9780008151409
Description
"The greatest mystery in all of exploration is the fate of the 18451848 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin. All 129 crewmen died, and the two ships seemingly vanished without a trace. The expedition's destruction was a mass disaster spread over two years. With the vessels beset and abandoned, the crew confronted a horrific ordeal. They suffered from lead poisoning, were stricken with scurvy and, ultimately, resorted to cannibalism in their final days. The mysterious fate of the ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, has captured the public's imagination for seventeen decades.Now, one of Franklin's lost ships has been found. During the summer of 2014, the Victoria Strait Expedition, the largest effort to find the ships since the 1850s, was led by Parks Canada in partnership with the Arctic Research Foundation, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and other public and private partners. The expedition used world-leading technology in underwater exploration and succeeded in a major findthe discovery of Erebus. News of the discovery made headlines around the world.In this fully illustrated account, readers will learn about the exciting expedition, challenging search and the ship's discovery. Featuring the first images of the Erebus, this stunning book weaves together a story of historical mystery and modern adventure." -- Publisher's description.
Subjects
Dark Matter
Journey to the shores of the Polar sea, in 1819-20-21-22
Arctic dreams
Frozen in time
Icebound
Memoirs of Rear-Admiral Sir W. Edward Parry, kt. ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Franklin's Lost Ship?
This edition of Franklin's Lost Ship has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Franklin's Lost Ship?
For most readers, Franklin's Lost Ship typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
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The estimated word count for Franklin's Lost Ship is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Franklin's Lost Ship?
Franklin's Lost Ship was written by John Geiger, Alanna Mitchell.
When was Franklin's Lost Ship published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.