MR. W.J. ARKELL, of Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper and the
Judge, is organizing an expedition of special correspondents and
artists to explore Alaska this coming summer. It is believed
that a thorough exploration of this comparatively unknown region
will reveal more wonders than were discovered by Stanley in
Africa. The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) Mar 20, 1890
The frontpiece of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated newspaper for the
week ending June 28th consists of three pictures showing the
start of the Alaska expedition on its long journey. An article
accompanies the pictures giving the experiences of the party up
to the present stage of their travels. It tells of the
difficulties encountered to obtain natives to carry the
necessary provisions and equipment into an unknown land. This
expedition promises to be one which will rival Stanley’s in
interest, especially in the minds of the American people.
Bismarck Daily Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota) Jun 29, 1890
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