Book Review: May We Be Spared to Meet on Earth: Letters of the Lost Franklin Arctic Expedition by Russell A. Potter, Regina Koellner, Peter Carney and Mary Williamson, eds.

Autor: Armston-Sheret, Edward
Zdroj: International Journal of Maritime History; Nov2024, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p935-937, 3p
Abstrakt: "May We Be Spared to Meet on Earth: Letters of the Lost Franklin Arctic Expedition" is a comprehensive collection of letters from the Franklin Expedition, shedding light on various aspects of the expedition, including practical details, scientific work, religious beliefs, and interactions with Inuit people. The book also delves into wider historical topics such as ship technologies, political developments, and personal relationships within the expedition. The editors have meticulously transcribed and contextualized the letters, making this book a valuable resource for maritime historians and researchers interested in Victorian exploration. [Extracted from the article]
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