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Poetry book belonging to Dr John Rae

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Postcard of Poetry book belonging to Dr John Rae.
000-000-099-979-C
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Poetry book belonging to Dr John Rae

This book of sacred poetry was given to John Rae by Miss Franklin, daughter of Sir John Franklin.

Book of sacred poetry given to John Rae by Miss Franklin, daughter of Sir John Franklin: Scottish, Midlothian, Edinburgh, William Oliphant & Sons, 19th century

Dr. John Rae, 1813-1893, surveyor and explorer, was involved in the search for Sir John Franklin's missing Arctic exploration team. Rae found evidence of their unhappy fate during the fourth Arctic expedition of 1853-4.


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Online ID: 000-000-099-979-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.L.304.210
Date: 19th century
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Dimensions: 118 mm H x 160 mm W x 45 mm D (open)
What: Book, poetry
Subject:
Who: Dr John Rae (explorer)
Miss Franklin (presenter)
Where: Canada
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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