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Headland Robert Keith

A Chronology of Antarctic Exploration. A Synopsis of Events and Activities from the Earliest Times until the International Polar Years 2007-2009. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER

Bernard Quaritch, 2009

257.60 €

Island Books

(Devon, United Kingdom)

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Year of publication
2009
Author
Headland Robert Keith
Publishers
Bernard Quaritch
Keyword
mstock, polar, antarctic, south pole, headland, bernard quaritch, quaritch
Languages
English

Description

Sm. folio, First Edition, with numerous photographs and maps in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, blue endpapers, a near fine copy. A historical chronology of all Antarctic regions compiled by the former archivist of the Scott Polar Research Institute. It lists voyages to the far southern parts of the Earth, and in particular to Antarctica, from those directly engaged in exploration and research, to sealers and whalers exploiting its resources, and to accidental discoveries made by early traders. Complete with comprehensive introduction and many plates and maps.
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