An eminent geographer, Clements Markham (1830 1916) had searched
for Sir John Franklin in the Arctic as a young man in the Royal
Navy. This stimulated his lifelong passion for the polar regions.
Published in 1873, this historical review of Arctic exploration was
based on extensive research at the Royal Geographical Society, of
which Markham was then secretary and later president. The chapters
include coverage of early explorers from the sixteenth century, the
voyages of Barents and Hudson, Dutch and English whaling voyages
around Spitsbergen, exploration of Greenland's east coast,
expeditions into Baffin Bay and Smith Sound, Russian discoveries,
and possibilities for scientific progress. A discussion of the best
route for future British exploration is provided, with an appendix
setting out the case for the expedition of 1875 6. Illustrated with
a number of maps, Markham's book keenly sought to stimulate further
polar exploration by his countrymen."
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration |
| Release date: |
May 2014 |
| First published: |
May 2014 |
| Authors: |
Clements Robert Markham
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| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
396 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-07485-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-108-07485-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781108074858 |
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