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INTRODUCTION. 



with me in the Expedition, whose kindness, 

 good conduct, and cordial co-operation, 

 have made an impression which can never 

 be effaced from my mind. The unfortu- 

 nate death of Mr. Hood is the only draw- 

 back which I feel from the otherwise un- 

 alloyed pleasure of reflecting on that cordial 

 unanimity which at all times prevailed 

 among us, in the days of sunshine, and in 

 those of " sickness and sorrow." 



To Dr. Richardson, in particular, the 

 exclusive merit is due of whatever collec- 

 tions and observations have been made in 

 the department of Natural History; and I 

 am indebted to him in no small degree for 

 his friendly advice and assistance in the 

 preparation of the present Narrative. 



The Charts and Drawings were made by 

 Lieutenant Back, and the late Lieutenant 

 Hood. Both these gentlemen cheerfully 

 and ably assisted me in making the obser- 



