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
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 | Rare and modern books | Headland Robert Keith
Rare and modern books
Headland Robert Keith
Bernard Quaritch,
2009
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
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 | Rare and modern books | Headland Robert Keith
Rare and modern books
Headland Robert Keith
Bernard Quaritch,
2009
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Details
- 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.
