Portrait of Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham

Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham

Sir Clements Robert Markham was an English geographer, explorer and writer. He was secretary of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) between 1863 and 1888, and later served as the Society's president for a further 12 years. In the latter capacity he was mainly responsible for organising the British National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–1904, and for launching the polar career of Robert Falcon Scott.

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Travels in Peru and India While Superintending the Collection of Chinchona Plants and Seeds in South America, and Their Introduction into India.

"Travels in Peru and India" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the journeys related...

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The Paladins of Edwin the Great

"The Paladins of Edwin the Great" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the early med...

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Richard III: His Life & Character, Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research

"Richard III: His Life & Character, Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research" by Sir Clements E. Markham is a historical account written in the early ...

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Apu Ollantay: A Drama of the Time of the Incas

"Apu Ollantay: A Drama of the Time of the Incas" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical drama penned in the late 19th century. The play is set aga...

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The lands of silence : $b A history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration

"The Lands of Silence: A History of Arctic and Antarctic Exploration" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical account written in the early 20th cen...

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The Story of Majorca and Minorca

"The Story of Majorca and Minorca" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the rich ...

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