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Arctic Ship Among Mountains of Ice

(127) more of the Esquimaux, or other traces snow; it is the risk that captivates them. of the lost voyagers, and feeling cer- Charmed with tales of heroic adventure, tain the whole expedition had perished, they are ambitious of distinction. It is McClintock returned, his vessel conveying never amiss to risk life in a worthy cause: a number of relics, many of which had it is wicked to do it in a foolhardy pursuit. been purchased from the natives.

Although the northwest passage, so long The accompanying engraving will show sought, has not been discovered, yet much my young friends, who read this pathetic has been gained to science by the heroes story, some of the relics that were left who have braved the icy desolations of behind by Sir John Franklin and his brave the Arctic Zone. The world admires ROYLe Se North.