SABINE (Sir Edward) editor
The North Georgia Gazette, and Winter Chronicle.
PRESENTED BY PARRY
SABINE (Sir Edward) editor
The North Georgia Gazette, and Winter Chronicle.
Inscribed by Parry on the half-title: “Wm Sturges Bourne with Capt Parry’s best compliments.”
Having sailed under John Ross in 1818, Parry was given command of the Hecla and instructed to continue the search for the north-west passage. Parry’s party made their way through Lancaster Sound, into Barrow Strait, and as far west as Cape Providence. They spent the winter to 1819-20 in a cove on Melville Island where “Parry did everything possible to keep his crew occupied. There was constant activity, plays were acted at the ‘Royal Arctic Theatre’ and Sabine edited a periodical journal, The North Georgia Gazette, and Winter Chronicle” (Howgego).
