James Fitzjames
William Battersby
James Fitzjames
William Battersby
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The definitive biography of the mystery man of the Franklin Expedition
William Battersby’s work is the first to delve with any depth into the life of the third-in-command (of the Franklin Expedition) – James Fitzjames. Through painstaking research Battersby has detailed the life of the ambitious, accomplished and personable young naval officer.
I commend this intriguing and interesting life of James Fitzjames, captain of HMS Erebus, during her ill-fated Arctic voyage, under Sir John Franklin’s overall command.
A riveting detective story that reveals a whole host of compelling details about the nature of nineteenth-century maritime endeavour, and the fated, enigmatic Captain Fitzjames … Revelation follows revelation – a worthy addition to the distinguished literature on the greatest Arctic naval disaster in history.
A well-crafted, highly readable biography.
The late William Battersby was a trained archaeologist and pilot who has analysed the Franklin Expedition and published important new research into it.