In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions
CHAPTER XI.
Proceed westward in a boat--Cheerless state of the western sea--Struggles in Bellot Strait--Falcons, good Arctic fare--The resources of Boothia Felix--Future sledge travelling--Heavy gales--Hobson's party start--Winter quarters--Bellot Strait--Advanced depôt established--Observatories--Intense cold--Autumn travellers--Narrow escape, 174