Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

"Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847" by John Rae is a mid-19th century story about a difficult Arctic journey, sponsored by the Hudson's Bay Company. The story follows the crew of the journey as they struggle against the Arctic environment, all while trying to collect geographic and scientific information of the unknown coastline. The story begins with the objectives of the expedition and the preparations made at York Factory, featuring the equipment and supplies needed for the long trip. Rae explains who is on the team and the difficulties ahead, like bad weather and managing limited supplies. As the team travels into the unknown, Rae shows the physical and inner difficulties of Arctic exploration, showing how determination is vital to surviving a dangerous landscape. The detailed descriptions show both the journey itself, and Rae's thoughts about the dangers and his hope of making important scientific discoveries.