This book is a first-hand account of an expedition to find the North-West Passage in the 19th century, written by the expedition leaders themselves. The Rosses recount their encounters with inhospitable weather, native peoples, and even polar bears, all while maintaining scientific observations and charting unexplored territory. Adding to the intrigue is their search for Sir John Franklin, whose own expedition had disappeared in the same region only a few years prior. This book is a fascinating historical document and a thrilling account of adventure in a harsh and unfamiliar environment. 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.