Harpers Weekly 12/9/1876 British Arctic Expedition /Mary Queen of Scots for Sale

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Harpers Weekly 12/9/1876 British Arctic Expedition /Mary Queen of Scots:
$24.99

Harper\'s Weekly Original and Complete
Cover: The Ignorant Vote by Thomas Nast
Centerfold: \"The British Arctic Expedition-Sunday Morning on board the \"Alert\" in Midwinter\"British Arctic Expedition to Lady Franklin Bay
Full Page: \"The Thanksgiving Turkey\"
Half Page: The British Artic Expedition
Supplement: \"Mary Stuart\'s First Meeting with Rizzio\"
Condition: very good, normal aging (see pictures)

The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Captain George Nares, was officially known as the British Arctic Expedition to Lady Franklin Bay. The primary goal of the expedition was to reach the North Pole and to explore the Arctic region. The two ships involved in the expedition were the HMS Alert, commanded by Captain Nares himself, and the HMS Discovery, commanded by Captain Henry Stephenson.

The expedition set sail from Portsmouth, England, in May 1875. However, the journey was fraught with challenges, including treacherous ice conditions and harsh weather. The two ships eventually reached Lady Franklin Bay, located in the northern part of Ellesmere Island, Canada, where they established their winter quarters.

During the winter months, the crews faced extreme cold and limited resources. Unfortunately, the harsh conditions took a toll on the men, and scurvy became a significant problem due to a lack of fresh food. Despite the difficulties, the expedition made several important contributions to Arctic exploration.

In 1876, a sledging party led by Lieutenant Pelham Aldrich from the Alert set a new Farthest North record at the time, reaching approximately 83°20\'26\" N latitude. However, the party had to turn back due to the difficult ice conditions and the deteriorating health of the men.

Both ships eventually returned to England in the fall of 1876. Despite not reaching the North Pole, the expedition provided valuable scientific data, including magnetic observations and geographical surveys. The Farthest North record set by the expedition stood for two decades until surpassed by Robert Peary in 1900.