Captain Francis Crozier: Last Man Standing?Irishman Francis Crozier was a major figure in 19th century polar exploration. He led a courageous battle in the freezing Arctic wilderness trying to bring his men to safety. According to legend, he was last to die - the last man standing. |
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User Review - noblechicken - LibraryThingIt's really refreshing to get a different kind of perspective on the doomed Franklin Expedition. A biographical sketch of the man who the expedition fell to after Franklin perished. He was the man ... Read full review
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User Review - waltzmn - LibraryThingF. R. M. Crozier was born with one great advantage: His mind. He was born with two great disadvantages: His family -- and his mind. The family disadvantage was more obvious. Frank Crozier, the ... Read full review
Contents
A Modest Unassuming Man | 1 |
A Bond with History | 3 |
Birthplace of Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier in Banbridge County Down | 9 |
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