As affecting the fate of my absent husband: Selected Letters of Lady Franklin Concerning the Search for the Lost Franklin Expedition, 1848-1860 ... Indigenous and Northern Studies)
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Book Synopsis: The tragic fate of the lost Franklin expedition (1845-48) is a well-known part of exploration history, but there has always been a gap in the story - a personal account that begs to be told. In As affecting the fate of my absent husband, Erika Behrisch Elce has collected the poignant letters of Sir John Franklin's wife, Jane, which provide a vital new perspective on the tragedy. From her optimistic requests to whaling ships to her persistent demands for Admiralty aid, Lady Franklin played a crucial role in the search for her husband. Her correspondence with British prime ministers, members of Parliament, lords of the Admiralty, and a US president presents a private, domestic side to a national tragedy and sheds new light on what Sir John Franklin's disappearance meant to England, its public, and its sense of itself as an imperial power. With comprehensive annotations, a descriptive timeline, and an introduction that outlines the significance of Lady Franklin's contribution to the "Arctic debate," As affecting the fate of my absent husband is a convincing portrait of the surprisingly disruptive effects - on both the public consciousness and the government bureaucracy - of a single, eloquent, voice of dissent. As affecting the fate of my absent husband is essential reading not only for anyone interested in Victorian adventure and the Arctic but as an introduction to one of the most fascinating women of the nineteenth century.
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Explore the untold story of the lost Franklin expedition in As affecting the fate of my absent husband! Witness the tragic and gripping tale unfold through the poignant letters of Sir John Franklin's wife, Jane. This captivating collection provides a vital new perspective on the tragedy, offering a personal account that has long been missing from exploration history.
Lady Franklin's role in the search for her husband cannot be understated. From her optimistic appeals to whaling ships to her unwavering demands for Admiralty assistance, she played a crucial role in the quest to uncover the truth. Her correspondence with influential figures such as British prime ministers, members of Parliament, lords of the Admiralty, and even a US president offers a behind-the-scenes look at a national tragedy.
With comprehensive annotations, a descriptive timeline, and an illuminating introduction that outlines the significance of Lady Franklin's contribution to the "Arctic debate," As affecting the fate of my absent husband sheds new light on what Sir John Franklin's disappearance truly meant to England and its identity as an imperial power. Discover the surprisingly disruptive effects of a single, eloquent voice of dissent on both the public consciousness and the government bureaucracy.
Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone fascinated by Victorian adventure and the Arctic. As affecting the fate of my absent husband acts as an introduction to one of the most captivating women of the nineteenth century. Prepare to be transported to a time of exploration, tragedy, and the extraordinary resilience of Lady Franklin.
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