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by Albert Hastings Markham (Author)
The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative Of The Voyage Of The Alert During The Arctic Exploration Of 1875-6 is a book written by Albert Hastings Markham. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the Arctic exploration of 1875-6, where he was a member of the crew of the Alert, a ship that sailed to the Arctic in search of the North Pole.The book is a detailed account of the voyage, including descriptions of the harsh conditions the crew faced, the challenges they encountered, and the discoveries they made. Markham provides a vivid and engaging narrative of the voyage, describing the landscape, the wildlife, and the people he met along the way.The book is also a reflection on the nature of exploration and the human desire to push the boundaries of knowledge and experience. Markham writes about the thrill of discovery and the sense of accomplishment that comes with exploring new frontiers, but also about the dangers and sacrifices that such exploration entails.Overall, The Great Frozen Sea is a fascinating and insightful account of one of the most challenging and important expeditions in the history of Arctic exploration, written by a man who was there and experienced it firsthand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
