Sir John Franklin

A biography of the famous explorer Sir John Franklin, written by Augustus Henry Beesly, a British historian and barrister. This book covers Franklin's early life and naval career, as well as his infamous arctic expeditions and subsequent disappearance. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration.

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