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<p>A historian examines a disastrous, Victorian-era expedition in the Canadian Arctic, a shocking revelation, and the celebrity fallout that followed.<br> &#160;<br> The fate of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1847 is an enigma that has tantalized generations of historians, archaeologists, and adventurers. The expedition was lost without a trace, and all 129 men died in what is arguably the worst disaster in Britain&rsquo;s history of polar exploration.<br> &#160;<br> In the aftermath of the crew&rsquo;s disappearance, Lady Jane Franklin, Sir John&rsquo;s widow, maintained a crusade to secure her husband&rsquo;s reputation, imperiled alongside him and his crew in the frozen wastes of the Arctic. Lady Franklin was an uncommon woman for her age, a socially and politically astute figure who attacked anyone whom she viewed as a threat to her husband&rsquo;s legacy.<br> &#160;<br> Meanwhile, John Rae, an explorer and employee of the Hudson Bay Company, recovered deeply disturbing information from the Expedition. His shocking conclusions embroiled him in a bitter dispute with Lady Franklin which led to the ruin of his reputation and career. Against the background of Victorian society and

Author

Peter Baxter

Publisher

Pen and Sword History

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9781526727374

Subjects

Adventure, History, Travel