Title: The journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854
Description: Account of the first expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Discusses the history, strategy and logistics of the Franklin search in the western Arctic. Records for the first time sustained interactions between Europeans and Eskimos of northern Alaska. Appendices include accounts of the search's five boat expeditions near Point Barrow as well as Dr. J. Simpson's observations on the Eskimos.
Subjects: Description and travel, Discovery and exploration, Inuit, Plover (Ship), Travel, Franklin, john, 1786-1847, Inuit, alaska, Alaska, description and travel, Arctic regions, discovery and exploration, Travelers' writings, Discoveries in geography, Eskimo's, Explorateurs anglais, Biographie, Découvertes et explorations, Voyages and travels, Explorers, Biography
Places: Alaska, Arctic regions, Barrow, Point, Region (Alaska), Region Barrow, Point
People: John Franklin Sir (1786-1847), Rochfort Maguire