This book provides an account of the ill-fated Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin in the mid-19th century, as well as the search expeditions that were launched in an attempt to find and rescue Franklin and his crew. Written by Sir John Ross, a fellow explorer and contemporary of Franklin's, the book offers insights into the dangers and challenges of Arctic exploration, as well as the political and personal rivalries that influenced the conduct of search missions. A gripping account of one of the most tragic expeditions in history, this book is a must-read for lovers of adventure and exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.