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Join Captain George Francis Lyon as he recounts his travels in northern Africa in the early 19th century. From atmospheric descriptions of the Sahara desert to encounters with Arab sheiks, this book is a captivating account of a bygone era.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.

This book is a thrilling account of adventure and discovery in the Arctic. The author, an officer in the British navy, describes his harrowing journey to reach the remote outpost of Repulse Bay in northern Canada. His narrative offers a vivid portrayal of the natural beauty and treacherous conditions of the Arctic region and provides valuable insights into the history of exploration and scientific inquiry. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic studies and adventure literature.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.

This short work, featuring a number of attractive engravings, traces an abortive expedition to the Canadian Arctic. George Francis Lyon (1795-1832), naval officer and explorer, had accompanied William Parry on a previous expedition in search of the North-West Passage. In 1824 Lyon was instructed to return to Repulse Bay and to explore the mainland. Unfavourable weather conditions forced Lyon to turn back after a few months, and he published this account of the experience the following year. Lyon's text is notable for his descriptions of encounters with Inuit, with whom he spent a great deal of time. The book also includes the text of the official instructions issued by the Admiralty. Chronicling the 1821-3 expedition with Parry, The Private Journal of Captain G. F. Lyon (1824) is also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection, along with his Journal of a Residence and Tour in the Republic of Mexico (1828).

George Francis Lyon (1795-1832) captained HMS Hecla on the second expedition led by William Parry in 1821-3 to find the North-West Passage. This illustrated account, published in 1824, describes the difficulties of sea ice and scurvy. Lyon also makes very perceptive observations on the Inuit.