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BACK, George.
Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean in the years 1833, 1834, and 1835.
Murray, London 1836. First edition, 8vo., x, [ii], 663, [i]pp., 12 pages ads at end dated May 1836, folding map, 15 engraved plates (lightly foxed), original cloth gilt, spine faded, neat repairs to joints, an excellent copy.
Scarce in original cloth. A major source for both the early exploration of the far north and ethnology. The book contains full details of his commerce with the Cree, Chippewa, and Coppermine Indians and is a fundamental source of information about Indian life along the route of the expedition. This private expedition was undertaken to search for the second Ross expedition. Back and his party went from Montreal to Great Slave Lake, then overland to the Arctic Ocean. The narrative also contains valuable information concerning Arctic flora and fauna. Wagner-Camp 58b; Field 64; Hill 42; Lande 935; Arctic Bib. 851; Sabin 2613; TPL 1873.
Price: £ 1750
US Dollar Price: $ 3470
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