Books by Henry Ellis

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In 1746, a privately funded expedition set out from England in search of the North-West Passage. While the expedition was unsuccessful in locating the sea route, it travelled further north than any previous attempt. First published in 1748, this account by Henry Ellis (1721-1806) generated great interest.