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Sir John Richardson, John Franklin

Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827

Published by Good Press, 2019

EAN 4057664610119

Table of Contents

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Page

Introductory Chapter

Official Instructions

CHAPTER I.

Join the Boats in the Methye RiverCross the Long PortageArrival at Fort ChipewyanDeparture from thence with the whole party for Mackenzie RiverArrangements at Fort NormanDescent to the SeaReturn to the Winter Quarters at Great Bear Lake

CHAPTER II.

Transactions at Fort Franklin, 18256

CHAPTER III.

Voyage to the SeaPart from the Eastern Detachment at Point SeparationReach the Mouth of the MackenzieInterview and Contest with the EsquimauxDetained by IceMeet friendly EsquimauxPoint Sabine

CHAPTER IV.

Babbage RiverMeet Natives at Herschel IslandTheir Trade with the Russians, through the Western EsquimauxAscend Mount ConybeareBoundary of the British Dominions on this CoastDelayed at Icy ReefBarter IslandDetention at Foggy IslandReturn ReefLimit of outward Voyage

CHAPTER V.

Commence Return to the MackenzieDelayed again at Foggy IslandIce packed on the Reefs near Beaufort Bay, and on the Coast about Clarence RiverPass the Channels near Herschel Island in a Gale and FogA sudden GaleEscape an Attack which the Mountain Indians meditatedEnter the MackenziePeel RiverArrival at Fort Franklin

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Dr. Richardson's Narrative of the Proceedings of the Eastern Detachment of the Expedition.

CHAPTER I.

Leave Point Separation, and descend the Eastern Channel of the MackenzieArrive at Sacred IslandEsquimaux GravesInterview with the Natives; their thievish dispositionAttempt to gain possession of the UnionHeavy GaleFind shelter in Refuge CoveLow CoastMirageStopped by Ice at Point TokerReach the Sea

CHAPTER II.

Detention by windVisited by the EsquimauxCross a large Stream of Fresh WaterWinter Houses on Atkinson IslandGale of Wind and FogRun into Browell CoveDouble Cape DalhousieLiverpool Bay and Esquimaux LakeIcy CliffsMeet another party of EsquimauxCape Bathurst

CHAPTER III.

Double Cape BathurstWhalesBituminous-shale Cliffs on FireEnter Franklin BayHeavy GalePeninsula of Cape ParryPerforated RockDetention at Cape Lyon by WindForce of an Esquimaux ArrowMeet with heavy IcePass Union and Dolphin StraitsDouble Cape Krusenstern, and enter George the Fourth's Coronation GulphReach the Coppermine RiverRemarksMeteorological Table

CHAPTER IV.

Ascend the Coppermine RiverAbandon the Boats and StoresCommence the Land JourneyCross the Copper Mountains and Height of LandMeet Indians who bring ProvisionsArrive at Great Bear LakeDetained by want of a BoatSend out HuntersArrival of BeaulieuCollect the Party, and proceed to Fort FranklinConclusion

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Captain Franklin's Narrative resumed.

CHAPTER VI.

Brief Notices of the Second Winter at Bear LakeTraditions of the Dog-RibsLeave Fort FranklinWinter Journey to Fort ChipewyanRemarks on the progress of improvement in the Fur CountriesSet out in Canoes on the Voyage HomewardJoin Dr. Richardson at Cumberland HouseMr. Drummond's NarrativeArrival in Canada, at New York, and London

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APPENDIX.

Table of Contents

Topographical and Geological Notices, by Dr. Richardson, R.N.

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An account of the objects of Natural History, collected on our journey being too voluminous to be inserted in the Appendix, has been reserved for a separate work which will be published as soon as possible, by Dr. Richardson and Professor Hooker, under the sanction, and by the assistance, of His Majesty's Government.

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INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.

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His Majesty's Government having, towards the close of the year 1823, determined upon another attempt to effect a northern passage by sea between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and Captain Parry, the highly distinguished Commander of the two preceding Expeditions, having been again entrusted with its execution, success, as far as ability, enterprise, and experience could ensure it, appeared likely to be the result. Yet, as the object was one for which Great Britain had thought proper to contend for upwards of three centuries, it seemed to me that it might be desirable to pursue it by more ways than one; I therefore ventured to lay before His Majesty's Government a plan for an Expedition overland to the mouth of the Mackenzie River, and thence, by sea, to the northwestern extremity of America, with the combined object, also, of surveying the coast between the Mackenzie and Coppermine Rivers.

I was well aware of the sympathy excited in the British public by the sufferings of those engaged in the former overland Expedition to the mouth of the Coppermine River, and of the humane repugnance of His Majesty's Government to expose others to a like fate; but I was enabled to show satisfactorily that, in the proposed course, similar dangers were not to be apprehended, while the objects to be attained were important at once to the naval character, scientific reputation, and commercial interests of Great Britain; and I received directions from the Right Honourable Earl Bathurst to make the necessary preparations for the equipment of the Expedition, to the command of which I had the honour to be nominated.

My much valued friend, Dr. Richardson, offered his services as Naturalist and Surgeon, and also volunteered to undertake the survey of the coast between the Mackenzie and Coppermine Rivers, while I should be occupied in endeavouring to reach Icy Cape.

Lieutenant Bushnan, who had served under Captains Ross and Parry on their voyages of discovery, was also appointed to accompany me; but, long before the party was to leave England, I had to lament the premature death of that excellent young officer, who was eminently qualified for the situation, by his skill in astronomical observations, surveying, and drawing. Many naval officers, distinguished for their talent and ability, were desirous of filling the vacancy; but my friend and former companion, Lieutenant Back, having returned from the West Indies, the appointment was offered to him, and accepted with his wonted zeal.

Mr. E.N. Kendall, Admiralty Mate, and recently assistant Surveyor with Captain Lyon, was appointed to accompany Dr. Richardson in his voyage to the eastward, and to do the duty of an Assistant-Surveyor to the Expedition at large, whilst it continued united. Lastly, Mr. Thomas Drummond, of Forfar, was appointed Assistant Naturalist, on the recommendation of Professor Hooker, and other eminent scientific men.

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