A Polar Reconnaissance: Being The Voyage Of The Isbjorn To Novaya Zemlya In 1879 (1881) is a book written by Albert Hastings Markham. The book details his journey to Novaya Zemlya, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, aboard the Isbjorn in 1879. The purpose of the voyage was to conduct a reconnaissance of the area to establish its suitability for future expeditions. Markham describes the harsh conditions of the Arctic, including the freezing temperatures, treacherous ice, and dangerous wildlife. He also provides a detailed account of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region. The book includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the landscape and understand the journey. Overall, A Polar Reconnaissance is a fascinating account of a daring expedition to one of the most remote and inhospitable regions of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.