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Inuit people outside McClintocks hut
Inuit people outside McClintocks hut. Francis Leopold McClintock was searching for remains of John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845. The Inuits were found to have relics such as knives, forks and buttons left by Franklins party. Date: 1859
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1850s 1859 Arctic Babies Buttons Cold Eskimo Eskimos Forks Francis Heroes Igloo Inuit Knives Leopold Mcclintock Natives Pole Relics Rifle Search Searching Sled Sledge Weapon Inuits
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In this evocative image from the late 1850s, a group of Inuit people are seen huddled outside McClintock's hut in the frozen Arctic landscape. The hut, built by British explorer Francis Leopold McClintock, stands as a beacon of warmth and shelter amidst the vast expanse of ice and snow. McClintock was on a mission to search for the remains of the ill-fated Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin, which had disappeared in 1845. The Inuit people, also known as Eskimos, are shown examining various relics left behind by Franklin's party. These relics include knives, forks, and buttons, which had been abandoned when the expedition members were forced to abandon their ships and attempt to survive in the harsh Arctic conditions. McClintock's discovery of these relics provided crucial evidence that the lost explorers had indeed passed through this area. McClintock is seen in the background, dressed in heavy furs and holding a rifle. His team members are also present, with a sled and dogs nearby. A woman and children are also depicted, highlighting the importance of family and community in the Inuit culture. The image captures the stark contrast between the modern explorers and the indigenous people, each relying on their unique skills and knowledge to survive in the inhospitable Arctic environment. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of both the Inuit people and the Victorian-era explorers who braved the harsh Arctic conditions in search of discovery and knowledge.
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