Icebound In The Arctic: The Mystery of Captain Francis Crozier and the Franklin Expedition

Captain Francis Crozier was a major figure in 19th century Arctic and Antarctic exploration who led the doomed Franklin Expedition’s battle to survive against the odds. It is a compelling story which …

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