Arctic researches, and life among the Esquimaux; being the narrative of an expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, in the years 1860, 1861, and 1862 (1865)
Hall, Charles Francis, 1821-1871 · New York, Harper & Brothers · leaf 351
moment acted as if frightened, and kept on the ice a second or two too long, for just as he plunged, “Smile,” the noblest-looking, best leader, seal, and bear dog I ever saw, caught him by the tail and flippers. The seal struggled violently, and so did dog Smile, making the sledge to caper about… … On the 18th we had an excellent supper of fresh fish, caught by the Innuits with spears and hooks among the ice cracks; and al- most daily something fresh was added to our food. At this time most of the ship’s crew were again at the whaling dépdt, cruising in every direction for whales. Indeed,…
Franklin, John, 1786-1847 · Eskimos
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