THE SEARCH FOR FRANKLIN: A Narrative of the American Expedition under Lieutenant Schwatka, 1878 to 1880 by Gilder, William Henry; Schwatka, Lieutenant - 1890

T. Nelson and Sons, 1890. Early Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 1882 Edition; 127 pages, 9 b/w illustrations "from engravings designed by the artist of the expedition". Original brown cloth with illustration of three men building an igloo to front cover, titling to upper cover and spine. Gilder accompanied Frederick Schwatka as a correspondent of the "New York Herald" which published as letters, much of the material in this book. Originally published in 1881. A summary of Schwatka's address to the American Geographical Society, the organisation that sponsored the expedition, are included. School presentation bookplate to front paste down, previous owners signatures on front end paper. Age toning and foxing to end papers and page edges as expected. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; 19th century; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3205. .