Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The Life of Sir Albert Hastings Markham' is a comprehensive biography detailing the remarkable career of one of Britain’s most distinguished naval officers and polar explorers. Written by M. E. and F. A. Markham, the narrative chronicles the life of Sir Albert Hastings Markham, whose contributions to maritime history and geographical discovery were profound. The book explores his early years in the Royal Navy, his service across the globe, and his pivotal role in various nineteenth-century naval operations.Central to the work is an account of his leadership during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, where he achieved a record-breaking farthest north latitude. Beyond his achievements in the ice, the biography sheds light on his intellectual pursuits as an author and his lasting legacy, including his design of the national flag of New Zealand. This volume serves as an essential record of a dedicated officer whose life spanned the transition from the age of sail to steam, capturing the spirit of Victorian exploration and duty. It offers readers a deep look into the professional challenges and personal character of a man who remained at the forefront of the British Empire’s naval and scientific endeavors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
