Journal of a voyage in Baffin's bay.. Sutherland, 1852
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Journal of a voyage in Baffin's bay and Barrow straits, in the years 1850-1851 ... : under the command of Mr. William Penney, in search of the missing crews of H. M. ships, Erebus and Terror. With a narrative of sledge excursions on the ice of Wellington Channel, and observations on the natural history and physical features of the countries and frozen seas visited. Volume 1. Illustration opposite title page; Assistance Bay 24th February 1851, The coldest day, mercury frozen. Illustration shows ships in the bay with men walking on the frozen sea.