Abstract

A Polar Geographer

This article focuses on the book "The Life of Sir Clements R. Markham," written by Sir Albert H. Markham. Seldom can the biographer have a more grateful task than that which fell to Markham in writing the biography of his distinguished cousin. Geographer Sir Clements R. Markham came of distinguished family, his great-grandfather, Archbishop of York, was born as one of the leading scholars of his day, his father, also prominent in the church, was a man of many accomplishments. To the happy circumstances of his early life, in particular to the encouragement of the father, the son owed much. At the time of his death Markham was also engaged in editing two books for the Hakluyt Society. This body, as well as the Royal Geographical Society, is deeply indebted to Markham for both executive and editorial help.