The Livingstone of South America

A fascinating account of the life of W. Barbrooke Grubb and his tribal experiences in South America. Wilfrid Barbrooke Grubb (1865-1930) was an explorer and missionary, who travelled with the South American Missionary Society to the Chaco regions of Paraguay Bolivia, and Argentina. He was a remarkably brave and intrepid man, opening a large portion of the remotest parts of Paraguay to foreigners after having been warned that he was risking his life.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. Undated, dated from copies on Library Hub.In the publisher's original binding, with a clipped dust wrapper. In a full cloth binding. Externally very smart, minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is clipped, with minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally the odd spot more heavy to the opening pages. Very Good Indeed.…