. Journey to the shores of the Polar sea, in 1819-20-21-22 [microform] : with a brief account of the second journey in 1825-26-27. Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. .â â â â 'Vmi^*r- 'â â¢Â«*J«'. OF THE POLAR SEA. 189 vellers rest. Its preparation, however, consists only in clearing away the snow to the ground, and covering that space with pine branches, over which the parties spread their blankets and coats, and sleep in warmth and comfort, by keeping a good fire at their feet, without any other canopy than the heaven, even though the thermometer should be far below zero. T
. Journey to the shores of the Polar sea, in 1819-20-21-22 [microform] : with a brief account of the second journey in 1825-26-27. Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. .â â â â 'Vmi^*r- 'â â¢Â«*J«'. OF THE POLAR SEA. 189 vellers rest. Its preparation, however, consists only in clearing away the snow to the ground, and covering that space with pine branches, over which the parties spread their blankets and coats, and sleep in warmth and comfort, by keeping a good fire at their feet, without any other canopy than the heaven, even though the thermometer should be far below zero. The arrival at the place of encampment gives immediate occupation to every one of the party; and it is not until the sleeping- place has been arranged, and a sufficiency of wood collected as fuel for the night, that the fire is allowed to be kindled. The dogs alone remain inactive during this busy scene, being kept harnessed to their bur- dens until the men have leisure to unstow the sledges, and hang upon the trees every species of provision out of their reach. We had ample experience, before morning, of the necessity of this precaution, as they contrived to steal a considerable part of our stores, almost from underneath Hepburn's â¢. K. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Franklin, John, Sir, 1786-1847. London : J. Murray
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