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Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827

by John Franklin, Sir John Richardson

Read the complete Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827 by John Franklin and Sir John Richardson in 17 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827 by John Franklin and Sir John Richardson is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- British; Scientific expeditions -- Arctic regions; Natural history -- Arctic regions. Linden organizes its 17 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

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Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827 is calibrated from 38,291 sampled words across 17 chapters: sentences average 25.6 words, 48.3% exceed 24 words and 8.7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 25.6 words, with 19.7% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

8.7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Long-form project

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 25 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

17 chapters

  1. 01Opening material2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER I.2 min
  3. 03CHAPTER I. · Section 22 min
  4. 04CHAPTER VI.22 min
  5. 05CHAPTER I. · Part 138 min
  6. 06CHAPTER I. · Part 238 min
  7. 07CHAPTER II.52 min
  8. 08CHAPTER III.58 min
  9. 09CHAPTER IV.57 min
  10. 10CHAPTER V.45 min
  11. 11CHAPTER I. · Section 337 min
  12. 12CHAPTER II. · Section 225 min
  13. 13CHAPTER III. · Section 258 min
  14. 14CHAPTER IV. · Section 229 min
  15. 15CHAPTER VI. · Part 156 min
  16. 16CHAPTER VI. · Part 255 min
  17. 17CHAPTER VI. · Part 343 min
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