This thrilling account of an Arctic expedition in the early 19th century is packed with adventure, danger, and discovery. Led by the intrepid Captain David Buchan, the crew of the HMS Dorothea and HMS Trent brave treacherous conditions and uncharted waters in search of new scientific knowledge and a route to the North Pole. Featuring detailed illustrations and maps, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.