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Resolute, the epic search for the Northwest Passage and John Franklin, and the discovery of the queen's ghost ship, Martin W. Sandler

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Resolute, the epic search for the Northwest Passage and John Franklin, and the discovery of the queen's ghost ship, Martin W. Sandler

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Resolute

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electronic resource

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bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

793738192

Responsibility statement

Martin W. Sandler

Sub title

the epic search for the Northwest Passage and John Franklin, and the discovery of the queen's ghost ship

Summary

Almost everyone knows the photo of John F. Kennedy, Jr., as a young boy, peering out from under his father's desk in the Oval Office. But few realize that the desk itself plays a part in one of the world's most extraordinary mysteries--a dramatic tale that has never before been told in its full scope. Acclaimed historian Martin Sandler--a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, winner of seven Emmy Awards, and author of more than 50 books--finally brings the entire story to light. This amazing high-seas adventure encompasses the search for the Northwest Passage in the early 1800s; a renowned explorer and his crew of 128 men who vanish during an 1845 expedition; 39 incredible, heroic attempted rescue missions; a ghost ship that drifts for more than 1,200 miles; a queen's gratitude; and that famous desk...

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Epic search for the Northwest Passage and John Franklin, and the discovery of the queen's ghost shipSearch for the Northwest Passage and John FranklinDiscovery of the queen's ghost ship

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