The Last Voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, R.N. to the Arctic Regions; For the Discovery of a North West Passage; Performed in the Years 1829-30-31-32 an (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 edition. Excerpt: ... As the test of comparison between the temperature of tie seasons of 1830 and 1831, the following is the scale of the external atmosphere tor the month of May. The first of June was the day appointed for the araputaton of Taylor's foot, as Mr. Mc'Diarmid evidently saw, that it never could be of any further use to him. The diseased part was poulticed every day, since he was brought on board, made sometimes with soft bread, and at another time with oatmeal. I' was, however, the particular wish of Taylor, that Capt. Ross should be on board at the time when the operation took place, and therefore it was postponed until his return. It became, however, a question with Mr. McTJiarmid, whether the postponement of the operation might not endanger the life of his patient, and therefore he determined not to wait the return of Capt. Ross; on the inspection of the foot, however, it was found to be too much swelled, to allow of the operation being performed, and therefore the postponement became a matter of necessity. The return of Capt. Ross was not looked for, for some days, but, to the great surprise of the crew, he suddenly mau his appearance amongst them, leaving his party nearly a day's journey behind him. From the well known repugnance of Capt. Rosb, to expose himself, without the most urgent necessity, to any inclemency of the weather, his arrival could not have jeen looked for on this day, as the wind was excessively high, with the snow drifting so heavily, that it was difficult to discern a hundred yards in advance. His motive for leaving his party, and travelling to the ship by himself never transpired; nor, perhaps, was there any foundation for the rumour, which was current on board, as to the cause which impelled him to an act, so...