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Elisha kent kane derived his blood from the common source, immediately through the kanes and van rensselaers of new york, and the grays and leipers of pennsylvania. Elisha kent kane was born on february 3, 1820 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states, of distinguished parentage. Adrift in the arctic ice pack, by elisha kent kane, a project. Antique book the far north explorations in the arctic. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Kanes arctic explorations is an account of one of the last of the expeditions in search of sir john franklin and the northwest passage, the second such search and rescue financed by american philanthropist henry grinnell. The most stellar member of a stellar family, elisha kent kane was among the most popular american explorers of the midnineteenth century, a hero in the tragic mode. In the second expedition, the brig advance was placed under the command of dr elisha kent kane, assistantsurgeon, u. Elisha kent kane, american physician and arctic explorer who in 1850 led an unsuccessful expedition to northwestern greenland to search for the british explorer sir john franklin, missing since 1845. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Biography of elisha kent kane by william elder, 1858 online. Philadelphia, pa to john kintzing kane, attorney general, state of pennsylvania 18451846, later judge of u.

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Led by elisha kent kane, the team explored areas northwest of greenland, now called grinnell land while failing to determine the fate of sir john franklin, the expedition set a new record for northward penetration, delineated 960 miles. Elisha kent kane and the search for sir john franklins lost arctic. The funeral processions through several cities upon his death was outdone only by abraham lincolns. He was a member of two arctic expeditions to rescue the explorer sir john franklin. Includes biography of elisha kent kane, an arctic explorer who was surgeon on first grinnell expedition in search of sir john franklin, 185051, and commander of second grinnell expedition, 185355. Elisha kane february 3, 1820 february 16, 1857, american.

Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. The second grinnell expedition in search of sir john franklin, 1853, 54, 55. Philly explorer elisha kent kane to be honored at laurel hill. Questia read the fulltext online edition of arctic explorations. Kane served the american philosophical society as secretary, 18281848. This doubtless led him to the pursuit of medical studies by age twentytwo, he had published a study of early pregnancy detection in the american journal of medical sciences. Because of this training, he possessed a clear understanding of the clinical implications of the. The most significant elisha kent kane material consists of the bible his mother gave him before he left on the caleb cushing mission to china, and a bound book of letters from those asked to be.

The second grinnell expedition of 18531855 was an american effort, financed by henry grinnell, to determine the fate of the franklins lost expedition. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In addition there are letters from elisha kent kane to an unknown correspondent and john k. Scene of drowning of professors wife summary photograph shows back river lighthouse in the chesapeake bay, where mrs.

Exploration in the arctic regions by elisha kent kane. Biography of elisha kent kane by william elder, 1858. In 1821, captain william parry published a bestselling account of that voyage which propelled him on a book tour, while elisha kent kanes 1856 arctic explorations sold 200,000 copies, which would be the equivalent of two million books today. Nearly forgotten today, elisha kent kane was one of the most celebrated figures of the 19th century. Elisha kent kane february 28, 1820 february 16, 1857 was an american explorer, and a medical officer in the united states navy during the first half of the 19th century. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and. Elisha kent kanes most popular book is arctic explorations. Elisha kane and his men penetrated further north than any explorer before them and were the first. Stands in the annals of arctic exploration as archetype of victory in defeat kane, elisha kent. When kane died, his funeral procession was the second largest of the nineteenth century, following.

These books became so popular in the late 19th century, they were touted as being the most widely read book in america next to the bible. Seeking adventure after medical school, kane entered naval service and before he was 30 had seen many parts of the world and had served in the mexican war. Background elisha kent kane was born on february 3, 1820 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states, of distinguished parentage. A book by ann davis, a local historian, gives a fictionalized account of these events.

Buy arctic explorations by elisha kent kane online at alibris. Elisha kent kane contracted rheumatic fever during his second year of university. Also includes correspondence, architectural drawings, and photograph albums of the cope family. Kane family papers university archives and records center. After three hours and 45 minutes mulling the fate of ut professor elisha kent kane on the charge of premeditated murder in the strange drowning death of his wife, the hampton, virginia, jury returned with its verdict. Kane, elisha kent, 182057, american physician and arctic explorer, b. Philly explorer elisha kent kane to be honored at laurel. Whether it was love at first sight as margaret later claimed is an issue of speculation only.

Elisha kent kane, who was destined later 1853 himself to lead a second grinnell expedition 9 on this same quest. Elisha kent kane february 3, 1820 february 16, 1857 was an american explorer, and a. Arctic explorations first edition elisha kent kane bauman. Elisha kent kane papers american philosophical society. The far north, by elisha kent kane, a project gutenberg ebook. He was a member of two arctic expeditions to rescue the explorer sir john franklin he was present at the discovery of franklins first winter camp, but he did not find out what had happened to the fatal expedition. Elisha kent kane was an american naval surgeon and explorer who commanded the second grinnell expedition to the arctic, 18531855. His family, in all branches, dates american for more than a century. Educated as a physician, kane became a naval surgeon in 1843.

After the arctic search for franklin, he made plans. In 1843 he accompanied the embassy to china, and for some time travelled in the interior of india. Lace kendall introducing another unconquerable spirit that young americans will be proud to meet for the first time. Despite the demands of his lecture schedule he worked furiously on a book. Kane of the arctic seas 1972, and more recently david chapins somewhat wordily titled margaret fox, elisha kent kane, and the antebellum culture of curiosity 2004 have all tackled his career, or at least some aspect of it.

Robert patterson kanes daughter eliza middleton kane 18631952 married the philadelphia architect walter cope 18601902 in 1893. Antique book the far north explorations in the arctic regions. Surgeon, traveler, explorer, writer, and adventurer, kane was considered a hero in his. Scene of drowning of professors wife library of congress. Elisha kent kane february 3, 1820 february 16, 1857 was an american explorer, and a medical officer in the united states navy during the first half of the 19th century. Adrift in the arctic ice pack ebook by elisha kent kane. The second grinnell expedition in search of sir john franklin hardcover chicago r. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Based on joseph sabins famed bibliography, bibliotheca americana, sabin americana, 15001926 contains a. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app.

A biography of elisha kent kane, the adventurer and his affair with a beautiful spiritualist named margeret fox. Dr kane was born at philadelphia in 1822, and was educated at the medical college of pennsylvania. Containing the correspondence, and a history of the acquaintance, engagement, and secret marriage between elisha k. Arctic explorations first edition elisha kent kane. Bliss, 1871, also by elisha kent kane page images at hathitrust shields, charles w. Elisha kent kane and of other distinguished american explorers 1858 this scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Arctic explorations by elisha kent kane, paperback barnes. Books by elisha kent kane author of arctic explorations.

Her husband, elisha kent kane, was accused of murdering her. This is a history of an expedition to the arctic in search of a lost team that was written by one of the crewmen on the. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. The name elisha kent kane might not ring many bells in 2016, but there was a time when his name opened every door in philadelphia. In the leadup to halloween, ill share some stories gleaned from these collections that highlight some of the more gothic motifs present in the life of this complex and fascinating figure.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Read adrift in the arctic ice pack by elisha kent kane available from rakuten kobo. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The kane blood is irish, the van rensselaer low dutch, the gray english, and the leiper scotch. These expeditions had no parallel in maritime annals, and which, while prosecuting the main object of the voyages. From the description of elisha kent kane letter, philadelphia, pa. Elisha kent kane wetherill, american, new york, 18741929.

Shop amongst our popular books, including 90, adrift in the arctic ice pack, the lovelife of dr. Elisha kent kane is the author of a number of scientific articles, the first of which was his thesis in medicine, experiments on kiesteine, with observations on its applications to the diagnosis of pregnancy, published in american journal of the medical sciences philadelphia, new ser. Kane states that while bathing in the tepid waters of the gulf of mexico he received a telegram from washington detaching him from the coast survey and. Led by elisha kent kane, the team explored areas northwest of greenland, now called grinnell land. His father, john kintzing kane, was a lawyer of ability and culture. The american philosophical society holds many of the papers relating to elisha kent kane, a 19thcentury doctor and explorer. Mar 31, 2017 by elisha kent kane 3 editions first published in 1915 read listen arctic explorations. Kane, elisha kent article about kane, elisha kent by the. Elisha kent kanes harrowing expedition to discover the fate of renowned arctic explorer sir john franklin has been largely forgotten in the.

Old new york or reminiscences of the past sixty years. Biography of elisha kent kane pdf epub download cause of. Elisha kent kane has 35 books on goodreads with 668 ratings. Born in philadelphia in 1820, the son of john kintzing kane and jane duval leiper, kane studied medicine at the university of pennsylvania before earning a commission as a naval surgeon. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church.