Northward Ho!

By Albert Hastings Markham and Thomas Floyd

Book Overview

""Northward Ho "" is a non-fiction book written by Albert H. Markham. The book is a personal account of Markham's journey to the Arctic region in 1875-1876, as part of the British Arctic Expedition. The expedition was led by Captain George Nares and was aimed at exploring and mapping the northernmost parts of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Markham, who was then a young naval officer, was in charge of the expedition's meteorological and magnetic observations. In the book, he describes the challenges and hardships the crew faced during the voyage, including extreme cold, ice floes, and dangerous wildlife. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the Arctic region, as well as the Inuit people he encountered.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the daily life of the crew. It also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the expedition to life. ""Northward Ho "" is a fascinating account of a historic Arctic expedition and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163293288
• ISBN13: 9781163293287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"