02530cam a22003253u 4500 43608 UtSlPG 20260610134012.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Markham, Albert Hastings, Sir, 1841-1918 The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the Voyage of the "Alert" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-31 Produced by Marius Masi, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions Alert (Sloop : 1856-1895) Nares, George S. (George Strong), 1831-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43608 84447 84447