NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY TO THE SHORES OF THE POLAR SEA, IN THE YEARS 1819, 20, 21, AND 22.WITH AN APPENDIX ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS RELATING TO SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY. [with:] NARRATIVE OF A SECOND EXPEDITION TO THE SHORES OF THE POLAR SEA, IN THE YEARS 1825, 1826, AND 1827.INCLUDING AN ACCOUNT OF THE PROGRESS OF A DETACHMENT TO THE EASTWARD, BY JOHN RICHARDSON.
London: John Murray. c. 1823, 1828. Edition: First editions, first issues, Binding: Contemporary marbled boards rebacked expertly, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt ornamented compartments and gilt title on two. Front and lower edges uncut. , Notes: In 1819, Franklin was chosen to lead an expedition overland from Hudson Bay.....