The Journal of Rochfort Maguire, 1852-1854

Account of the first expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Discusses the history, strategy and logistics of the Franklin search in the Western Arctic. Records for the first time sustained interactions between Europeans and Eskimoes of Northern Alaska. Appendices include accounts of the search's five boat expeditions near Point Barrow as well as Dr. J. Simpson's observations on the Eskimoes.