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    Category Arctic;
    Author The Graphic Newspaper
    Title The Graphic Arctic Number: The Arctic Expedition of 1875-76: A Narrative of the Endeavours made to reach The North Pole....
    Publishing Information London: Illustrated Newspapers, Ltd., November 8th, 1876
    Description Full Title: A Narrative of the Endeavours made to reach The North Pole by the Officers and Crews of H.M.S. "Alert" and "Discovery", under the supervision of Capt. G.S. Nares R.N., and Capt. H.F. Stephenson R.N.. Wood engravings. An original copy, complete with 20 woodcuts plus maps and illustrations. Clean condition. The British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876 (leader Sir George Strong Nares) was sent by the Admiralty for an attempt on the North Pole by Smith Sound and to explore the coasts of Greenland and adjacent lands. Sailing from Portsmouth in two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery (Henry Stephenson) the expedition was unsuccessful in its attempt to reach the pole. Geographical discoveries were made and the ships returned with a large quantity of scientific data
    Price £175.00
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