The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the Voyage of the "Alert" by Markham
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"The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the Voyage of the 'Alert'" by Rear-Admiral Albert Hastings Markham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the detailed experiences of Markham and his crew during the Arctic expedition of 1875-1876 aboard the ships "Alert" and "Discovery." The narrative focuses on the challenges faced during their voyage through treacherous ice and barren landscapes, emphasizing both the natural wonders
and the men’s personal stories amid these extreme conditions. The opening of the journey captures the intense preparations leading up to their departure from Portsmouth, highlighting the careful fitting and selection of the ships and crew. Markham provides vivid descriptions of the excitement and camaraderie among the sailors as they ready themselves for the challenges of Arctic exploration. As the expedition sets sail, initial encounters with inclement weather and heavy seas evoke a sense of anticipation and uncertainty about the voyage ahead, hinting at the grueling experiences that lie in wait amidst the vast, frozen wilderness. The detailed narrative aims not just to recount events but also to convey the spirit of adventure and the resolute character of those who ventured into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Markham, Albert Hastings, Sir, 1841-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the Voyage of the "Alert" |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Subject | Alert (Sloop : 1856-1895) |
| Subject | Nares, George S. (George Strong), 1831-1915 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43608 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 861 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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