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Highlights
- A lively man with a wicked sense of humour, James Fitzjames joined the Franklin Expedition at the age of 32.
- About the Author: William Battersby is a trained archaeologist and pilot who has analysed the Franklin Expedition and published important new research into it.
- 242 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Adventurers & Explorers
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About the Book
A lively man with a wicked sense of humour, James Fitzjames joined the Franklin Expedition at the age of 32. While he never returned, he left behind a legacy of misinformation, half-truths, and adventures that the author wades through to create a great portrait of this brave Royal Navy hero.
Book Synopsis
A lively man with a wicked sense of humour, James Fitzjames joined the Franklin Expedition at the age of 32. While he never returned, he left behind a legacy of misinformation, half-truths, and adventures that the author wades through to create a great portrait of this brave Royal Navy hero.
Review Quotes
" a well crafted, highly readable biography. It will appeal not only to those intrigued by the fate of the Franklin expedition, but also to naval historians with a focus on the Royal Navy in the first half of the 19th century, and to members of the general public with a taste for mysteries."
"... the book thoroughly engaged me ... and if naval history or the Franklin Expedition are your interests, you'll want to add James Fitzjames to your collection."
--Hubert O'Hearn "Chronicle-Journal""Battersby provides convincing answers ... he uncovers the true and compelling story of a very remarkable self-made adventurer."
--Peter Shawn Taylor "Maclean's""The book is painstakingly researched and well written."
-- "Alberta History""This engrossing book by William Battersby is well worth reading."
-- "BC History"The book thoroughly engaged me if naval history or the Franklin Expedition are your interests, youll want to add James Fitzjames to your collection.
-- "Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal"This well-written book is a bravura example of what might be termed forensic history and a rewarding read for anyone interested in the social history of the Royal Navy-- "The Northern Mariner"
About the Author
William Battersby is a trained archaeologist and pilot who has analysed the Franklin Expedition and published important new research into it. He lives and works in London.