Name/Title
Vol. I, Arctic ExplorationsEntry/Object ID
JJA.1950.3Description
This is a book titled, "Arctic Explorations: the Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55" by Elisha Kent Kane, M.D., U.SN. The book is volume I and was published in Philadelphia by Childs & Peterson and in New York by Sheldon, Blakeman & Co. There is a handwritten note on the title page that reads, "From Shelbyville Fire 1875" and another handwritten note, "Mrs. J. J. Audubon." Edges of pages and front cover appear singed.Collection
John James Audubon Museum CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kane, Elisha K.Role
WriterDate made
1857Lexicon
Search Terms
Book Arts, BooksDimensions
Height
9 inWidth
5-3/4 inDepth
1-3/4 inMaterial
Paper, Leather, Canvas