The enthusiasm of Sir Clements R. Markham (1830 1916) for travel and exploration started early and took him around the world. Originally a naval officer, he was later responsible for organising the geographical mapping of much of India, and brought the method of brewing pure quinine to India from his extensive travels in Peru. An active and influential member of the Hakluyt Society and Royal Geographical Society, Markham was instrumental in gathering support for this 1875 6 Arctic expedition. He gives a clear account of the funding, planning and aims, the execution of the journey, and how the...