Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition; As related by the Survivors, and in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long... With Graphic Descriptions of Arctic Siberia, the Lena and its Delta, the Native and Exiled inhabitants of the Country, etc.; And Mr. Newcomb's Narrative of a Winter Overland Journey from the Arctic Ocean to St. Petersburg
Hartford: American Publishing Company (A.L. Bancroft & Co., San Francisco), 1882. Near Fine. First Edition, 1st Printing. [9x6.25in] xv, 479 pp., frontispiece portraits of Jeannette Captain and Officers, 115 illustrations, two maps, 1 chart and facsimile of ship program; Publisher's dark brown cloth covers with embossed black and white lettering and illustration of ship in the ice and four gold seagulls front and spine; Minimal shelf wear to covers, edges or corners, small text foredge stain a rear, hinges tight with repair of front hinge, light and uniform age toning to text. [Tourville 3295, Howgego III D4 (De Long, et al)]. Item #14350
Raymond Lee Newcomb (1849-1918) was an American naturalist,taxidermist, artist, author, arctic explorer, and astronomer. He was selected by De Long as the Naturalist for the Jeannette expedition. He was one of the members of the boat, commanded by George Melville, which survived the escape and ordeal in the Lena Delta.
This book is one of Raymond Lee Newcomb’s most notable works. Using his journals and experiences, along with others, he provided one of the first published accounts of the Jeannette expedition that was trapped in the ice and sunk. The survivors divided into three boats to make their way to the settlements on the Lena River Delta in Siberia.
Newcomb published a variety of works that displayed his versatility and talent, ranging from fiction to essays that explored the human condition. His writing style was characterized by clarity and subtle humor, making his stories accessible to a wide audience. Newcomb’s contributions to literature were recognized by critics and readers alike, who praised his ability to create vivid characters and immersive settings.
Other well-known accounts were published in 1882 (Lt. Danenhower), 1884 (De Long’s journals by Emily De Long) and 1885 (George Melville, Engineer). In addition, there were many officials reports issued by the Navy, and hearings by the House and Senate.
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