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The Life of Sir John Franklin, R.N.

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Life of Sir John Franklin, R.N.
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Henry Duff Traill
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:490
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreHistorical geography
Geographical discovery and exploration
ISBN/Barcode 9781108045124
ClassificationsDewey:910.92
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 4 Plates, black and white; 2 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Henry Duff Traill (1842-1900) was a prolific journalist, satirist and author. The son of a magistrate, he was called to the Bar in 1869 but began working as a journalist at the Yorkshire Post soon afterwards. He contributed to several newspapers, acting as chief political leader writer at The Daily Telegraph from 1882 to 1897 and editing The Observer for two years. He later became the editor of Literature, holding this post until his death. Among his diverse published works were six biographies, of which the most in-depth was that of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin. Published in 1896 and drawing on personal documents provided by the Franklin family, it provides a picture of Franklin's character and personal life, alongside a detailed account of his career. Written fifty years after Franklin's presumed death, this work also covers the aftermath of his final ill-fated voyage in search of a north-west passage.