The Great Frozen Sea: A Personal Narrative of the Voyage of the "Alert"
by Markham, Albert Hastings, Sir
- Language
- en
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- EPUB & PDF
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- 4.1 MB
Description
Experience one of the most harrowing and heroic maritime narratives ever written. Sir Albert Hastings Markham recounts his harrowing 1851 voyage aboard the HMS Alert — a ship trapped in the Arctic ice for 13 months after its mission was aborted. What followed was a desperate fight for survival against freezing temperatures, starvation, and the crushing pressure of the pack ice.\n\nThrough Markham's vivid prose, you will feel the bone-chilling cold and the psychological toll of confinement. This is not just a survival story; it is a profound meditation on courage and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. The Great Frozen Sea is a masterpiece of travel literature that has inspired generations of explorers and adventurers alike.
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