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Ross, John Sir 1777-1856
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289
works in
628
publications in
8
languages and
4,872
library holdings
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g650 1829,
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Most widely held works about
John Ross
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The last voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, R.N. to the Arctic regions; for the discovery of a north west passage; performed in the years 1829-30-31-32 and 33
by Robert Huish
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Narrative of the arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years 1833, 1834, and 1835
by George Back
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Narrative of a second voyage in search of a north-west passage, and of a residence in the Arctic regions during the years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832
by John Ross
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Supplement to Captain Sir John Ross's Narrative of a second voyage in the Victory in search of a North-West Passage containing the suppressed facts necessary to a proper understanding of the causes of the failure of the steam machinery of the Victory and a just appreciation of Captain Sir John Ross's character as an officer and a man of science
by John Braithwaite
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Supplement to Captain Sir John Ross's Narrative of a second voyage in the Victory, in search of a North-west Passage containing the supressed facts necessary to a proper understanding of the causes of the failure of the steam machinery of the Victory and a just appreciation of Sir John Ross's character as an officer and a man of science
by John Braithwaite
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Remarks on the account of the late Voyage of discovery to Baffin's Bay, published by Captain J. Ross, R.N
by Edward Sabine
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Explanation and answer to Mr. John Braithwaite's Supplement to Captian Sir John Ross's narrative of a second voyage in the Victory, in search of the north-west passage
by John Ross
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The last voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, R.N., Knt., to the Arctic regions for the discovery of a north west passage, performed in the years 1829-30-31-32 and 33 : to which is prefixed an abridgement of the former voyages of Captns. Ross, Parry & other celebrated navigators to the northern latitudes : compiled from authentic information and original documents, transmitted by William Light, purser's steward to the expedition : illustrated by engravings from drawings taken on the spot
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Narrative of the recent voyage of Captain Ross to the Arctic regions, in the years 1829-30-31-32-33, and a notice of Captain Back's expedition; with a preliminary sketch of polar discoveries, from the earliest period to the year 1827
by Edwin Williams
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De Reisen en lotgevalen van Kapitein John Ross op zijne ontdekkings togten naar de noordpools gewesten
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Verhaal van eenen tweeden zeetogt en van verschiedene landreizen in de noordopool-gewesten ondernomen tot opsporing eener noordwestelijke doorvaart
by John Ross
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The voyages and travels of Captains Parry, Franklin, Ross and Mr. Belzoni : forming an interesting history of the manners, customs, and characters of various nations, visited by enterprising travellers
by John Frederick Dennett
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Verhaal van eenen tweeden zeetogt en verschiedene landreizen in de nordpool gewesten ondernomen tot opsporing eener noordwestelijke doorvaart
by John Ross
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De Reisen en lotgevallen van Kapitein John Ross op zijne ontdekkings togten naar de noordpools gewesten
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Narrative of a voyage by Captain Ross, in the years 1829, 30, 31, 32, and 33, to discover a North-west Passage from the eastern to the western ocean : in which is given detailed particulars of the many unparallelled sufferings experienced by himself and his undaunted crew, during his abode in those extremely inclement regions; the loss of the Victory Steam Ship; the discovery of the North Pole; and the happy rescue of Captain Ross and his crew by the Isabella, a whale ship from Hull, by which they safely returned to their native country. Embellished with a highly finished engraving
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Most widely held works by
John Ross
A voyage of discovery, made under the orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's ships Isabella and Alexander, for the purpose of exploring Baffin's Bay, and inquiring into the probability of a north-west passage
by John Ross
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10
editions published
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1819
in
English
and held by
174
libraries
worldwide
Contains a journal of the voyage with information on ice conditions, descriptions of the Polar Eskimos of the Cape York Region, and of extensive stretches of red snow seen there. Also includes a record of personal equipment, all orders, and work carried out. Appendices include observations on magnetic variations, zoology, geology, latitudes and longitudes.
A voyage of discovery made under the orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's ships Isabella and Alexander, for the purpose of exploring Baffin's Bay, and enquiring into the probability of a north-west passage
by John Ross
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23
editions published
between
1819
and
2000
in
English
and held by
101
libraries
worldwide
Author's journal of 1818 expedition in search of Northwest Passage. Includes information on ice conditions, and descriptions of Polar Eskimos of Cape York region and of extensive stretches of red snow seen there. Also contains record of personnel, equipment, all orders, and work carried out.
An explanation of Captain Sabine's remarks on the late voyage of discovery to Baffin's Bay
by John Ross
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12
editions published
between
1819
and
1983
in
English
and held by
92
libraries
worldwide
A letter to John Barrow, Esq., F.R.S., on the late extraordinary and unexpected hyperborean discoveries
by John Ross
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14
editions published
between
1826
and
1983
in
English
and held by
92
libraries
worldwide
Memoir of the celebrated admiral Adam John de Krusenstern, the first Russian circumnavigator
by Charlotte Bernhardi
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3
editions published
between
1856
and
1964
in
English
and held by
62
libraries
worldwide
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Associated Subjects
Admirals Africa--Nubia Alexander (Ship) Antarctica Antiquities Arctic Ocean--North Pole Arctic Ocean--Northwest Passage Arctic Regions Assistance (Ship) Atlantic Ocean--Baffin Bay Belzoni, Giovanni Battista,--1778-1823 Biography Braithwaite, John,--1797-1870 Canada Canada, Northern Canada--Canadian Northwest Discoveries in geography Discovery and exploration, British Discovery and exploration, English Early works Egypt England Eskimo languages Eskimos Explorers Franklin, John,--Sir,--1786-1847 Great Britain Inuit Isabella (Ship : 1818-1834) Juvenile works Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich,--1770-1846 Maps Natural history Naval art and science Northwest Territories Nunavut--Boothia Peninsula Paddle steamers--Design and construction Parry, William Edward,--Sir,--1790-1855 Polar regions Ross, James Clark,--Sir,--1800-1862 Ross, John,--Sir,--1777-1856 Sabine, Edward,--Sir,--1788-1883 Scientific expeditions Steamboats Steam-boilers--Failures Steam-engines Steam-navigation Travel Victory (Ship) Voyages and travels
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Alternative Names
John Ross 1777-1856
Ross, Captain (John), 1777-1856
Ross, Sir 1777-1856
Ross, Sir John 1777-1856
Sir John Ross 1777-1856
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