<p>In "The Life of Sir John Franklin, R.N.," H.D. Traill offers a meticulously researched biography that captures the adventurous spirit and tragic fate of one of Britain's most renowned Arctic explorers. Spanning the most critical junctures of Franklin's life?from his early naval career to his ill-fated expedition in search of the Northwest Passage?Traill employs a narrative style that deftly intertwines meticulous historical detail with vivid s...