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The Royal Geographical Society and the Arctic Expedition of 1875-76 - A Report (Paperback)
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The Royal Geographical Society and the Arctic Expedition of 1875-76 - A Report (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
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The enthusiasm of Sir Clements R. Markham (1830-1916) for travel
and exploration started early and took him around the world.
Originally a naval officer, he was later responsible for organising
the geographical mapping of much of India, and brought the method
of brewing pure quinine to India from his extensive travels in
Peru. An active and influential member of the Hakluyt Society and
Royal Geographical Society, Markham was instrumental in gathering
support for this 1875-6 Arctic expedition. He gives a clear account
of the funding, planning and aims, the execution of the journey,
and how the research should be continued. In particular, he
documents the physical activities involved on the expedition,
including the surveying of coastal landforms, and the tradition of
the Royal Navy in the Arctic. This 1877 template for scientific
exploration demonstrates the approaches adopted in the nineteenth
century, and is still of interest today.
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