Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827

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Leave Point Separation, and descend the Eastern Channel of the Mackenzie--Arrive at Sacred Island--Esquimaux Graves--Interview with the Natives; their thievish disposition--Attempt to gain possession of the Union--Heavy Gale--Find shelter in Refuge Cove--Low Coast--Mirage--Stopped by Ice at Point Toker--Reach the Sea 162