The Arctic Expedition

Abstract

THE absence of sunlight during the Arctic winter is said to have an injurious effect on the health of both men and dogs; yet it does not appear that the best substitute for solar light has ever been employed for illuminating purposes during the dark season. It occurs to me that the occasional use of the electric-light would be likely to mitigate the evils due to the absence of splar radiation, and the constant use of oil lamps. If Gramme's electro-magnetic apparatus could be conveniently used on board ship, it would appear to offer the additional advantage of giving employment to the men at a time when it is difficult to find occupation for them.