Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During the Nineteenth Century: Being Detailed Accounts of the Several Expeditions to the North Seas both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure and others including the first Grinnell expedition, under Lieutenant De Haven, and the final effort of Dr. E.K. Kane in search of Sir John Franklin
New York: William L. Allison Co., 1886. A Reprint Edition. A Very Good Hardcover. The author was an American historical writer and popular biographer. This book is a nice overview of early 19th century Arctic Explorations.