Sources

This Page leads to selected extracts from original sources that feature prominently in my book and articles. They are arranged by Investigator and links lead to explanatory essays in some cases.

John Rae:

1847 – Rae travels Melville Peninsula

1854 – Rae learns of Franklin

Francis Leopold McClintock:

1859 – Mcclintock learns of the wreck

Charles Francis Hall:

1860

1869

Hall Collection

Frederick Schwatka:

1879

Ikinnilik-Puhtoorak

Knud Rasmussen:

1923

1931 – Arviligjuarmiut testimony

Burwash:

1930 – Enukshakak and Nowya