The book "Occidental Leaves from the Arctic Journal, or Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, 1850-51" is written by Sherard Osborne. This book is a memorable sketch of the author's journey to remote northern regions in search of traces of Sir John Franklin's expedition. Osborne shares his experiences, impressions of communication with local residents and the difficulty of life in the extreme conditions of the polar night. He details life aboard a ship in flight in his unyielding goal to succeed in his quest for a mysterious expedition. This book offers readers a unique opportunity to feel the atmosphere of places where time has stopped and touch the feelings of an inquisitive explorer.