02518cam a22003373u 4500 71127 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21010339 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Markham, Clements R., Sir (Clements Robert), 1830-1916 The lands of silence Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-05 Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Lands of Silence: A History of Arctic and Antarctic Exploration" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the extensive history of polar exploration, covering significant figures, notable expeditions, and the scientific and geographical challenges encountered in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Markham’s passion for polar exploration is evident, and the work serves as a tribute to the heroes of past explorations. The opening of the work begins with a preface that outlines Sir Clements Markham's dedication to chronicling polar exploration, explaining the reasons behind the book's creation and the assistance he received during its development. It indicates that although some parts of the manuscript remained unfinished at the time of his death, the overall narrative captures the spirit of exploration and discovery in harsh and uncharted territories. The first chapter introduces the polar regions, emphasizing their vastness and the profound difficulties faced by explorers. Markham highlights the scientific importance of these remote areas and sets the stage for recounting the tireless efforts of numerous explorers over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1921 Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration Guillemard, F. H. H. (Francis Henry Hill), 1852-1933 https://archive.org/details/landssilence00Mark/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71127 111853 111853