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Publication Date: 1909
Seller: Blue Heron Books, Claremont, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: G+. "Embracing history of the expeditions of Sir John Franklin, Lieut. DeHaven, Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, Dr. Hayes, Sir George Nares, Capt. Hall, Lieut. Schwatka's 3000 mile sledge journey, cruise and loss of the Jeannette and fate of Delong, Dr. Nansen, the Ill-fated attempt of Andree, Duke d'Abruzzi, Etc. Etc. together with the Marvelous Achievements of Dr.l Cook and Commander Peary. Illustrated with more than 100 illustrations (some color) of scenes in the polar regions and portraits of arctic heroes." Pressed green cloth with paste down polar scene. Decorated end papers. One front flyleaf loosened. Even wear.