The Last Voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, Knt. R. N. to the Arctic Regions; for the Discovery of a North West Passage; Performed in the years 1829-30-31-32 and 33...

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Huish’s work was published as a cheaper alternative to Ross’s own publication, the official account of the voyage. “It contains an historical survey of Arctic exploration; An account of Ross’ expedition of 1829-33; A dictionary of the Esquimaux language; Appendix, official and other papers relating to the investigation by the House of Commons of Ross’ conduct of the expedition; The position of the North Magnetic Pole and a critical assessment of Ross’ contribution to science…” - TPL. TPL 1779. SABIN 33626. TOURVILLE 2219.

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