Burial of Captain Hall

Identifier
LBC2
Title
Burial of Captain Hall
Description
This drawing from the 1874 book "Arctic Experiences" depicts the infamous and potentially suspicious death of Captain Hall, the leader of the Polaris Expedition. It is possible that arsenic poisoning, foul play, or some combination of the two contributed to his untimely demise.
Creator
E. Vale Blake
Date Created
1874
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Bibliographic Citation
E. Vale Blake and George E. Tyson. Arctic Experiences: Containing Capt. George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift on the Ice-Floe... 1874. Stef G670 1871 .P73