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Arctic voyages and Markham's narrative praised for youth readers
A review lauds Captain Albert H. Markham’s Arctic exploration history as a vigorous, informative volume. It highlights connections between polar navigation and naval service, recounts Hudson’s discovery of the Spitzbergen whale fishery, and commends the midshipman Floyd narrative and Nares expedition accounts.
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Davis
Baffin
Parry
Franklin
Mercantile Navy
Markham
Dundes
Nelson
Phipps
Floyd
Record Office
Admiralty
George Nares
Royal Navy
England
Henry Hudson
Hoe
Captain Markham
Hudson
Greenland
London
North Pole
Japan
China
Captai Markham
Hopewell
Spitsbergen
Spitzbergen
Fotherby
King James
Maudlin Sound
Muscovy Company
Newland
Trinity Harbour
James
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Constantine Phipps
Sir George Nares
George IV