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 IV.

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Further Examination of Melville Island.--Continuation of our Progress to the Westward.--Long detention by the Ice.--Party sent on Shore to hunt Deer and Musk-oxen.--Return in three Days, after losing their Way.--Anxiety on their Account.--Proceed to the Westward till finally stopped by the Ice.--In returning to the Eastward, the Griper forced on the Beach by the Ice.--Search for, and Discovery of, a Winter Harbour on Melville Island.--Operations for securing the Ships in their Winter Quarters.