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NARES, GEORGE STRONG, Sir. Markham, Albert Hastings, Sir. The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the "Alert." 1878
(NARES, GEORGE STRONG, Sir.) Markham, Albert Hastings, Sir. The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the "Alert" during the Arctic Expedition of 1875-6. 8 plates, including 2 double-page in color; 2 maps. 8vo, contemporary 1/2 navy morocco, spine slightly darkened, raised bands rubbed; dampstaining along top edges, half-title lacking. London, 1878
- Notes: first edition. Markham commanded the Alert during the Nares expedition. His sledging party reached 83º20''26"N, which remained the record until surpassed by Nansen in 1895. Arctic Bibliography 10926; Books on Ice 4.6.
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