. Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years 1833, 1834, and 1835 [microform]. Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. rAi) AITKNDIX. But, though the trap formation seems to predominate in Peth-the-nu-eh, the specimens from that side of the island which forms the shore of Christie's Bay are composed of magnesian limestone, like that of Dease's River, and many other places mentioned by Dr. Rich- ardson. * The main shore of the lake on the north and west of Peth-the-nu-eh is also mountainous and
. Narrative of the Arctic land expedition to the mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the years 1833, 1834, and 1835 [microform]. Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. rAi) AITKNDIX. But, though the trap formation seems to predominate in Peth-the-nu-eh, the specimens from that side of the island which forms the shore of Christie's Bay are composed of magnesian limestone, like that of Dease's River, and many other places mentioned by Dr. Rich- ardson. * The main shore of the lake on the north and west of Peth-the-nu-eh is also mountainous and rocky, consist- ing chiefly of gneiss and porphyry. At a contracted part of the channel, called by the natives Tal-thel-leh, it is said never to freeze; and this Captain Back's experience proved to be the case during two winters. On the east of this place, an island was seen, displaying a barren and rounded outline to the north, but on the south tlistinctly columnar. No specimens were obtained from it; but a drawing of Captain Back's leaves no doubt as to its structure, the columns being well defined and regular. Columns in a small Island, cast of The altitude of the north shore of the lake varies but little thence to the point called by the natives "Tlic Mountain" ; — so named, however, not from any remark- able prominence^ but to distinguish the spot where the * Appendix to Franklin's Second Voyage, p. 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 Back, George, Sir, 1796-1878. London : J. Murray
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