Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Frozen Sea is a book written by Albert Hastings Markham, which provides a personal narrative of the voyage of the Alert during the Arctic exploration of 1875-6. The book is a detailed account of the expedition, which was undertaken to explore the Arctic region and to gather information about the geography, climate, and natural resources of the area. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the expedition. The first chapter provides a brief introduction to the Alert and her crew, and the preparations that were made for the voyage. The subsequent chapters describe the journey to the Arctic region, the challenges faced by the crew, and the discoveries made during the expedition. The author describes in detail the harsh conditions that the crew had to endure, including extreme cold, storms, and treacherous ice conditions. He also provides a vivid description of the landscape and wildlife of the Arctic region, including polar bears, walruses, and other animals that the crew encountered during their voyage. The book also includes several illustrations and maps that help to bring the narrative to life, as well as appendices that provide additional information about the expedition. Overall, The Great Frozen Sea is a fascinating account of a historic Arctic expedition, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and adventure.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.
