Second Sea Voyage.—Difficulties and detentions amongst Ice.—Long circuit in Bathurst's Inlet.—Discovery of Copper on Barry Islands.—Boats finally arrested near Point Turngain.
Journey on foot and important discoveries to the Eastward.— Return to the Coppermine and skilful ascent of that river.—Traverse of the Barren Grounds, and arrival at Fort Confidence.
Stupendous bay, broken into minor bays, and bordered by countless islands.—Discovery of the Strait of Boothia.—Back's Point Ogle doubled in a fog.—Deposit found on Montreal Island.—Cape Britannia, and discoveries to the Eastward.—Progress arrested by gales.—Return.— Nearest approach to Ross's Pillar and the Magnetic Pole.—Southern shores of Boothia and Victoria Land explored.—Passage of a magnificent Strait—Winter sets in.—Re-entry of the Coppermine River.
Wintry return to Fort Confidence.—Passage of Great Bear Lake, and ascent of the Mackenzie.—Arrival at Fort Simpson, and journey on the Snow from thence to Red River.