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The Last of the Arctic Voyages

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The Last of the Arctic Voyages is a book written by Sir Edward Belcher, a naval officer known for his coastal surveys. In 1852, Belcher commanded an Arctic expedition to search for Sir John Franklin, who was lost while attempting to find the Northwest Passage. The expedition faced hardships, and Belcher ordered four ships to be abandoned in the ice in 1854, an action that led to his relief from command. The book The Last of the Arctic Voyages was published in 1855, detailing his experiences during this Arctic venture.12

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  1. Sir Edward Belcher
  2. Arctic - 19th-century attempts at the passage
  3. Arctic - Traverses of the passage in the 20th century
  4. Arctic - The Arctic Ocean
  5. Belcher Islands
  6. Franklin expedition: Top Questions

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