When Sir John Franklin disappears while searching for the North West Passage in 1845, his wife Lady Jane sends out numerous expeditions to search for him and eventually learns the awful fate of her husband and crew, but also maps new waterways and land masses.
This book explores the origins of the legend of the golden city, tells stories of the explorers who risked their lives for gold, and includes information on the latest archaeological discoveries that seem to indicate the legend may have been legitimate.
Examines the physical geography and history of the people, land, and culture of Australia and the Pacific Islands and provides information on early European explorers, the Australian Outback, and the exploitation of the islands' resources.
