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Unravelling the Franklin Mystery, First Edition: Inuit Testimony (McGillQueen's Native and Northern Series) (Volume 5),Used
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Woodman maintains that fewer than ten bodies were found at Starvation Cove and that the last survivors left the cove in 1851, three years after the standard account assumes them to be dead. Woodman also disputes the conclusion of Owen Beattie and John Geiger's book Frozen in Time that leadpoisoning was a major contributing cause of the disaster. Much of the Inuit testimony presented in Unravelling the Franklin Mystery has never before been published. The earliest Woodman quotes was recorded by Franklin searchers only nine years after the disappearance of the Franklin team. Inuit testimony provided Woodman with the pivotal clue in his reconstruction of the puzzle of the Franklin disaster: I proceeded from the assumption that all Inuit stories concerning white men should have a discoverable factual basis ... [and] managed to discover a scenario which allowed use of all of the native recollections, solved some troubling discrepancies in the physical evidence, and led to some significant new conclusions as to the fate of the beleaguered sailors. Whether or not one agrees with Woodman's conclusions, his account is compelling and his analysis impressive.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains four hundred eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is David C. Woodman, known for his extensive research on the Franklin expedition.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the First Nations genre, contributing to the understanding of Inuit history and testimony.
- Q: How do I read and understand this book? A: To fully appreciate this book, it's recommended for readers interested in historical narratives and Indigenous perspectives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is not specifically designed for children, as it contains complex themes related to historical events.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other historical narratives? A: This book offers unique insights through Inuit testimony, making it distinct from other historical accounts of the Franklin expedition.
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