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Arctic OrdealThe Journal of John Richardson, Surgeon-Naturalist with Franklin, 1820-1822 |
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Only a handful of the original members of Sir John Franklin's first Arctic expedition returned. John Richardson was one of them. His journal recounts their journey across the Barren Grounds, providing many details not found in Franklin's own 1823 narrative and raising questions about Franklin's ability as a leader.
In addition to his achievements as a doctor, meteorologist, and cartographer, Richardson was the first great naturalist to study the North American Arctic. His journal made such an outstanding contribution to ornithology, ichthyology, botany, and geology that much of modern Arctic research is founded upon his observations.
Enhanced by fifty-six line drawings and eight maps, Arctic Ordeal will interest a wide audience as well as medical historians, geographers, anthropologists, and botanists.
In addition to his achievements as a doctor, meteorologist, and cartographer, Richardson was the first great naturalist to study the North American Arctic. His journal made such an outstanding contribution to ornithology, ichthyology, botany, and geology that much of modern Arctic research is founded upon his observations.
Enhanced by fifty-six line drawings and eight maps, Arctic Ordeal will interest a wide audience as well as medical historians, geographers, anthropologists, and botanists.
Details
384 Pages, 7.5 x 11 (cloth), 6 x 9 (paper)
ISBN 9780773512238
September 1994
Formats: Paperback, eBook
"A sterling tribute to Richardson." Mark Abley, Books in Canada
"The combination of Richardson's journal and Houston's expert introduction and annotation makes Arctic Ordeal enthralling." I.S. MacLaren, Saturday Night
"The combination of Richardson's journal and Houston's expert introduction and annotation makes Arctic Ordeal enthralling." I.S. MacLaren, Saturday Night
Throughout his medical career C. Stuart Houston has studied the history of medicine on the prairies, contributed articles to appropriate journals, and served on the executive of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine. He is the author of numerous books, including To the Arctic by Canoe, 1819-1821: The Journal and Paintings of Robert Hood; Arctic Ordeal: The Journal of John Richardson, Surgeon-Naturalist with Franklin, 1820-1822; and Arctic Artist: The Journal and Paintings of George Back, Midshipman with Franklin, 1819-1822.
The late H. Albert Hochbaum was a specialist in Canadian prairie and Arctic ecology and conservation.
The late H. Albert Hochbaum was a specialist in Canadian prairie and Arctic ecology and conservation.
