Frederick Gustavus Schwatka: 2 books
by Frederick Gustavus Schwatka
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
This Alaskan exploring expedition was composed of the following members: Lieut. Schwatka, U.S.A., commanding; Dr. George F. Wilson, U.S.A., Surgeon; Topographical Assistant Charles A. Homan, U.S. Engineers, Topographer and Photographer; Sergeant Charles A. Gloster, U.S.A., Artist; Corporal Shircliff,...
by Frederick Gustavus Schwatka
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness. It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done. Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking...