The Royal Geographical Society and the Arctic Expedition of 1875–76

A Report

Clements Robert Markham

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Cambridge University Press
23 August 2012

Historical geography; Geographical discovery & exploration; Expeditions

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

The enthusiasm of Sir Clements R. Markham (1830–1916) for travel and exploration started early and took him around the world. Originally a naval officer, he was later responsible for organising the geographical mapping of much of India, and brought the method of brewing pure quinine to India from his extensive travels in Peru. An active and influential member of the Hakluyt Society and Royal Geographical Society, Markham was instrumental in gathering support for this 1875–6 Arctic expedition. He gives a clear account of the funding, planning and aims, the execution of the journey, and how the research should be continued. In particular, he documents the physical activities involved on the expedition, including the surveying of coastal landforms, and the tradition of the Royal Navy in the Arctic. This 1877 template for scientific exploration demonstrates the approaches adopted in the nineteenth century, and is still of interest today.

By: Clements Robert Markham
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9781108049719
ISBN 10: 1108049710
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 23 August 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. History of the efforts to obtain a renewal of Arctic research; 2. Successful results of the Arctic expedition of 1875–6; 3. Routes for future Arctic expeditions; 4. The Arctic Navy list.