Albert Head, [65].
Aldebaran, erratic conduct of, [200].
Aldrich, Lieut. Pelham, R.N., skill in managing a kayak, [30]; starts on a reconnoitring expedition in the autumn, [128]; second autumn journey with dog-sledge, [133]; starts on a third autumn journey, [136], [137]; ascends a hill near Cape Joseph Henry, [147]; glees by, [169], [216]; his lecture on meteorology, [169]; orchestra for the Royal Arctic Theatre, [171], [175], [214]; plays the harmonium at church, [187]; one of his dogs lost, [190]; plays at Christmas, [194], [195]; commands the extended party to the west, [241]; anxiety for his safety, [331]; return, [332].
Ale, prepared specially for the expedition, [17]. (See Beer.)
“Alert,” H.M.S., [1], [2]; special fittings, [3]; departure from Portsmouth, [9]; leaves Berehaven, [12]; commencement of the voyage, [15]; a lively ship, [17]; arrival at Godhavn, [26]; departure from Godhavn, [34]; on shore, [43]; proceeds to Cary Islands, [48]; Port Foulke, [51], [56]; perilous position of, [65], [91]; at Hannah Island, [100]; in Discovery Harbour, [104], [108], [293]; on shore near Cape Beechey, [112]; in the palæocrystic ice, [117], [118]; crosses the threshold of the unknown region, [119]; danger at Floe-berg Beach, [125], [134]; precarious winter quarters, [125], [135], [136]; housed in, [154]; internal winter arrangements, [156]; printing establishment, [165]; departure of sledges from, [257]; scurvy breaks out on board, [321]; succour from, reaches N. division, [325]; freed from winter quarters, [342]; forced on shore, [351]; afloat again, [347]; at Valentia, [367]. (See Winter Quarters.)
“Alexandra,” H.M. sledge, [217], [259], [263].
Amusements in winter quarters, [167]; importance of, [163]. (See Theatricals.)
Anonyx nugax: crustacea brought up at the extreme northern point, [309] (n.).
Arctic Circle crossed by the expedition, [26].