The Royal Geographical Society and the Arctic Expedition of 1... - 9781108049719

The Royal Geographical Society and the Arctic Expedition of 187576A Report\nAuthor(s): Clements Robert Markham\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781108049719, 978-1108049719\nSynopsis\nThe enthusiasm of Sir Clements R. Markham [tel] 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 18756 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 surveyin.