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The Northwest Passage: Doom of Arctic Explorers

Echoes of History

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The Quest for the Northwest Passage

This chapter examines the historical context and motivations behind 18th-century Arctic exploration, particularly the search for a northwest passage to Asia. It highlights the shifting priorities of explorers influenced by the lucrative beaver fur trade and profiles key figures like Martin Frobisher and Francis Drake in their adventurous, yet often misguided pursuits.

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