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London, John Murray, MDCCCXXXVI (1836). First Edition. A remarkable first-hand account of the difficult canoe expedition made by Captain Back in search of the then missing Sir John Ross. Sir Ross returned to England whilst Captain Back was on this expedition, but Back continued on the expedition nevertheless. His narrative details the terrain, flora and fauna of the region and provides notes on the physical characteristics of native peoples he encountered on his journey. First Edition; 8vo; pp. xi, 663; 14 b/w plates as called for, one b/w fold out map at rear, appendix, list of subscribers to the arctic land expedition in search of Captain Ross, original half calf leather, title and bands in gilt on spine,repaired papered marbled boards, corners bumpedclosed tear approx 100mm long to map near seam, front and rear hinges repaired, minor foxing scattered throughout text and on some plates, previous owners name to front free endpaper, otherwise in very good condition.