*Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts of the lost voyage and searches for the crew *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "The sad story takes us back to the June of eighteen hundred and forty-five. The two discovery ships; the Erebus and Terror; are at sea; with the transport containing their supplies in attendance on them. The time is noon; the place on the ocean is near the island of Rona; seventy or eighty miles from Stromness; and the two steamers; Rattler and Blazer; are taking leave — a last; long leave — of the Arctic voyagers." - The Living Age; 1859 Most anyone who has received a basic education in world history knows the story of how “in 1492; Columbus sailed the ocean blue.†Most also know that Christopher Columbus made first contact with the Americas while searching for a water route to Asia. However; far fewer people remember that the search for such a route continued for centuries after Columbus’ death. After the discovery of the Americas; several European countries were interested in finding the route; and nations from France to Spain sent out explorers searching for the mysterious route. While these voyages did not reveal the hoped for route; they did result in large parts of both North and South America being mapped; and as more of the new land mass was determined; the parameters of the search for such a route were narrowed. By the 18th century; explorers began to seek such a route to the north; looking for the legendary Northwest Passage. Eventually; some countries lost interest; but England remained determined; and the masters of the waves continued to send ship after ship and crew after crew across the Atlantic. By the early 19th century; the search was taking expeditions to the Arctic; and each time a team returned to England telling stories of how it was stymied by ice or bad weather; another team confidently went out; certain that it would be the one to make it through. This ultimately led to the voyage of Sir John Franklin; who left Britain in 1845 for the Arctic in the hopes of completing mapping the Northwest Passage. Instead of returning with spices and silks; Franklin and his men disappeared; leaving behind them a mystery that plagued the English conscience for decades. Ironically; the ill-fated trip only became more legendary when its mystery was solved than it was when it remained a curiosity. It was a tale of ice and cold; starvation and desperation; and a tragically fatal one. Captain John Franklin’s Lost Expedition: The History of the British Explorer’s Arctic Voyage in Search of the Northwest Passage chronicles one of the most famous voyages of the 19th century. Along with pictures of important people; places; and events; you will learn about the lost expedition like never before.
#980908 in Books Hensley Jason 2016-05-14Original language:English 9.00 x .96 x 6.00l; 1.24 #File Name: 1532740530426 pagesPart of the Family Christadelphians the Kindertransport and Rescue from the Holocaust
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Very Well Written; Couldn't Put It DownBy Stephen J. De MarcoThis book is very well written and a very interesting read. I put down two other books I was reading at the time because I couldn’t put this one down once I started reading it. I was captivated by the plight of the Jewish parents who clearly knew that they wouldn’t survive but sent their children to safety in England. Then there was the difficulty and anguish of the young children being separated from their parents and making a new life with new families. It was very interesting that the Christadelphians took action to save these children and raise them as their own because of their belief in the promises of God to the Jews through Abraham.The background stories of the rise of Hitler and his attacks on the Jews throughout Europe gives excellent testimony to the times. Many of the Jews lived in their countries fully assimilated in multi-cultural societies. I marvel at how quickly these civilizations fell apart and/or were broken. That alone is an example of the fragility of civilization and the human peace treaties. Trust in God not governments is the moral.I have a keen interest in this subject as my mother is English and she lived through the German air attacks near London. I also have relatives who were Jewish and did not make it out of Romania alive. My father was in General Eisenhower's command; Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force; and was with him when he freed one of the German concentration camps. But he would never talk about it. This book brought those days alive for me.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Bittersweet and Informative storiesBy Kristy H CobbThis book is very interesting and well written! I enjoyed reading the stories of the Kinders. They all had very sad; but heartwarming stories that were very informative to me. It had to be terribly heart-wrenching for the parents to give up their own children to families they'd never met in a different country with a totally different language. The children were so young and didn't know what or who awaited them in their new homes. Many thanks to the Christadelphian families who took the children into their homes and made them part of the family after they had lost everything. Before this book; I had never even heard of the Kindertransport. As a Christadelphian; myself; I was even more pleased to read that my fellow brothers and sisters were so kind to the poor Jewish children. They truly set a wonderful example of how Christ's followers should treat not only the Jewish people; but all peoples.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. but also thankfulness for those who didn't just feel sad for a moment and then go on with their ...By CustomerI couldn't put this book down. I was deeply moved. Sadness yes; but also thankfulness for those who didn't just feel sad for a moment and then go on with their lives; but stepped up and did something! These people "walked the walk". What an amazing gift to know this story. Thank you Jason!Holly Armstrong; Oregon
