Shores of the Polar Sea: A Narrative of the Arctic Expedition of 1875-6


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(3.8 stars; 6 reviews)

"THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION of 1875 left England on 29th May, crossed the Atlantic to Davis Straits in a succession of storms, and entered the Arctic regions on 4th July. It sailed with orders to 'attain the highest northern latitude, and, if possible, reach the Pole.'" This is the story of the crew of the HMS Alert, on its voyage of exploration up the Baffin Sea and toward northern Greenland.

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(Summary by MaryAnn, LV reader and DP proofer). (5 hr 1 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 23:36 Read by David Wales
Chapter 2 part 1 8:25 Read by Larry Wilson
Chapter 2 part 2 15:13 Read by Kristine Bekere
Chapter 3 part 1 13:45 Read by David Wales
Chapter 3 part 2 7:31 Read by John
Chapter 4 part 1 8:29 Read by John
Chapter 4 part 2 12:24 Read by Steve Mayer
Chapter 5 part 1 14:34 Read by J. M. Smallheer
Chapter 5 part 2 8:37 Read by J. M. Smallheer
Chapter 5 part 3 6:34 Read by J. M. Smallheer
Chapter 6 part 1 16:01 Read by Availle
Chapter 6 part 2 10:43 Read by Availle
Chapter 7 part 1 17:05 Read by Linda Cantoni
Chapter 7 part 2 14:12 Read by Linda Cantoni
Chapter 8 part 1 15:10 Read by Kristine Bekere
Chapter 8 part 2 9:49 Read by Kristine Bekere
Chapter 8 part 3 11:16 Read by Kristine Bekere
Chapter 9 part 1 10:32 Read by KevinS
Chapter 9 part 2 13:59 Read by KevinS
Chapter 10 part 1 10:07 Read by BettyB
Chapter 10 part 2 12:10 Read by BettyB
Chapter 11 part 1 17:16 Read by Leni
Chapter 11 part 2 11:44 Read by Leni
Chapter 11 part 3 12:36 Read by Leni

Reviews


(4 stars)

an interesting account of the journey read competently by the readers