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Book Synopsis: In 2014 media around the world buzzed with news that an archaeological team from Parks Canada had located and identified the wreck of HMS Erebus, the flagship of Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition to find the Northwest Passage. Finding Franklin outlines the larger story and the cast of detectives from every walk of life that led to the discovery, solving one of the Arctic’s greatest mysteries. In compelling and accessible prose, Russell Potter details his decades of work alongside key figures in the era of modern searches for the expedition and elucidates how shared research and ideas have led to a fuller understanding of the Franklin crew’s final months. Illustrated with numerous images and maps from the last two centuries, Finding Franklin recounts the more than fifty searches for traces of his ships and crew, and the dedicated, often obsessive, men and women who embarked on them. Potter discusses the crucial role that Inuit oral accounts, often cited but rarely understood, played in all of these searches, and continue to play to this day, and offers historical and cultural context to the contemporary debates over the significance of Franklin’s achievement. While examination of HMS Erebus will undoubtedly reveal further details of this mystery, Finding Franklin assembles the stories behind the myth and illuminates what is ultimately a remarkable decades-long discovery.
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Are you ready to dive into a captivating story of adventure, mystery, and historical significance? Look no further than "Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search". This internationally acclaimed book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and explorers alike. In this page-turning account, author Russell Potter takes you on a thrilling journey alongside the dedicated detectives who unraveled one of the Arctic's greatest mysteries.
From the groundbreaking 2014 discovery of the wreck of HMS Erebus, the flagship of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition, to the fascinating exploration of Inuit oral accounts, "Finding Franklin" delves deep into the extensive research and tireless efforts that went into uncovering the truth. With vivid prose and a wealth of images and maps, Potter brings to life the more than fifty searches conducted over the years to locate Franklin's ships and crew.
This book goes beyond mere historical documentation; it offers a comprehensive understanding of the era and the cultural context in which the search took place. By shedding light on the significance of Franklin's achievement and the enduring impact of Inuit oral accounts, "Finding Franklin" sparks thought-provoking discussions about exploration, knowledge exchange, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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