HAYES (Isaac Israel, 1832-1881, Arctic Explorer, Physician and Politician)

Fine signature "I. I. Hayes" on a small card, 4" x 2½", no place, no date

After completing his medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Hayes signed on as ship's surgeon for an 1853-5 expedition led by Elisha Kent Kane to search for John Franklin. His 1854 exploration of the east coast of Ellesmere Island north of 79° North resulted in new and accurately mapped geographical discoveries. Hayes was apparently the first non-aboriginal explorer of Ellesmere.

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Stock No:  39682      £225

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