Publisher's Synopsis
""Three Years of Arctic Service"" is a book written by Adolphus W. Greely that recounts the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84. The expedition was organized to establish a scientific research station in the Arctic and to explore the region for new discoveries. The book describes the harsh conditions the explorers endured, including extreme cold, isolation, and hunger. It also details the various scientific experiments and observations made during the expedition, including studies of the aurora borealis and magnetic phenomena. The book also covers the tragic events that occurred during the expedition, including the loss of several members of the team due to starvation and exposure. Overall, ""Three Years of Arctic Service"" is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most challenging and important Arctic expeditions of the 19th century.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.
