Frozen in Time
Frozen in Time
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Frozen in Time by Owen Beattie
The revised text of Frozen in Time expands on the history of nineteenth century British Arctic exploration and specifically the Franklin expedition, placing it in the context of other expeditions of the era, including those commanded by George Back and James Clark Ross. The Franklin expedition was not alone in suffering early and unexplained deaths. Indeed, the expeditions of both Back (1837) and Ross (1849) were forced to retreat because of the rapacious illness that stalked their ships. The authors make the case that this illness was due to the crews' overwhelming reliance on a new technology: tinned foods. This not only exposed the seamen to lead, an insidious poison, but also left them vulnerable to scurvy. The revised Frozen in Time will also update the research outlined in the original edition, and will introduce independent confirmation of Dr. Beattie's lead hypothesis, along with corroboration of his discovery of physical evidence for both scurvy and cannibalism. In addition, the book includes a new introduction written by Margaret Atwood, who has long been fascinated by the role of the Franklin Expedition in Canada's literary conscience. Includes never before seen photographs from the exhumations on Beechey Island and rarely seen historical illustrations.
Geiger, John: -
John Geiger is the author of several books, including The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible and Frozen in Time: The Fate of the Franklin Expedition. A member of the editorial board of Toronto's Globe and Mail, he is also a fellow of the Explorers Club, governor of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and chair of the Society's Expeditions Committee. His work has been translated into nine languages. Born in Ithaca, New York, he lives in Toronto.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781771641739 |
| ISBN 10 | 1771641738 |
| Title | Frozen in Time |
| Author | Owen Beattie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Greystone Books |
| Year published | 2017-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |