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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
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++++ The Private Journal Of Captain G.F. Lyon ... During The Recent
Voyage Of Discovery Under Captain Parry George Francis Lyon
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have
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million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Published by: J.
Murray in 1828 in 325 pages; Subjects: Mines and mineral resources;
Mexico; Mining engineering; Mines and mining; History / Latin
America / Mexico; Technology & Engineering / Mining; Travel /
Mexico;
This short work, featuring a number of attractive engravings,
traces an abortive expedition to the Canadian Arctic. George
Francis Lyon (1795 1832), naval officer and explorer, had
accompanied William Parry on a previous expedition in search of the
North-West Passage. In 1824 Lyon was instructed to return to
Repulse Bay and to explore the mainland. Unfavourable weather
conditions forced Lyon to turn back after a few months, and he
published this account of the experience the following year. Lyon's
text is notable for his descriptions of encounters with Inuit, with
whom he spent a great deal of time. The book also includes the text
of the official instructions issued by the Admiralty. Chronicling
the 1821 3 expedition with Parry, The Private Journal of Captain G.
F. Lyon (1824) is also reissued in the Cambridge Library
Collection, along with his Journal of a Residence and Tour in the
Republic of Mexico (1828)."
By 1820, the explorer William Parry had managed to traverse half of
the North-West Passage. For his second attempt in 1821-3, he was
accompanied by George Francis Lyon (1795-1832), who captained HMS
Hecla. Parry and Lyon ultimately failed to get beyond Fury and
Hecla Strait - named for the expedition's ships - because of heavy
ice. This, together with the onset of scurvy, brought about their
return to England. First published in 1824, Lyon's journal provides
details of the region's natural history and its ice conditions as
well as some of the most perceptive early commentary on the Inuit
of Baffin Island and Melville Peninsula. Lyon struck up a rapport
with these people, even allowing them to tattoo him. Living among
the Inuit, Lyon observed their customs, their clothing, their diet,
and their hunting activities. Several engravings of the author's
sketches enhance the value of the work.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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