Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search

Russell A. Potter

Published by McGill-Queen's University Press 2016

Finding Franklin

The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search

Russell A. Potter

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780773599611

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About this book

The full story of those who have searched for Franklin since his expedition disappeared.

Author / Editor information

Potter Russell A. :

Russell A. Potter is professor of English and media studies at Rhode Island College and the author of Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search.Russell A. Potter is professor of English at Rhode Island College and the author of Arctic Spectacles: The Frozen North in Visual Culture, 1818-1875.

Reviews

"I can think of no-one more suited to telling this story." David C. Woodman, author of Unravelling the Franklin Mystery: Inuit Testimony

"Dr. Potter has pulled together the Franklin story into a compelling narrative of a search that focussed the attention of the world on the far north a century and a half ago, and has refocused it today. He hasn’t dived into Arctic waters or excavated anci

"Dr. Potter’s treatment of recent projects dedicated to uncovering clues to the Franklin mystery incorporates information from both historic and recent searches in a constructive, lively sequence. It juxtaposes clues in the writings of early searchers and

"What becomes increasingly evident is Potter’s own fervent interest in his subject matter… [he] creates a contagious sense of excitement.” Quill & Quire

“With ambitious scope and profound depth, Potter deftly demonstrates that truth can indeed be stranger and more fascinating than fiction. This seamless blend of research and captivating storytelling showcases the curiosity, frailty, and endurance of the human spirit.” Publishers Weekly

"Finding Franklin is a compelling book. Potter is one of the most respected Franklin scholars in the world and this volume shows us why. He has an intimate familiarity with the vast material on the search and understands - better than anyone else - its place within the cultural imagination." Michael F. Robinson, University of Hartford

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Front Matter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Editorial Notes Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
The Man Who Ate His Boots Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
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Language: English
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Illustrations
- Other: 26 photos, 7 maps

eBook

Published: September 1, 2016
ISBN: 9780773599611