Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1

CHAPTER IX.

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Occurrences at Winter Harbour in the early Part of June.--Gradual Dissolution of the Ice upon the Sea and of the Snow upon the Land.--Decease and Burial of William Scott.--Equipment of the Ships completed.--Temperate Weather during the Month of July.--Breaking up of the Ice near the Ships.--Move to the lower Part of the Harbour.--Separation of the Ice at the Entrance.--Prepare to Sail.--Abstract of Observations made in Winter Harbour.