THE FRIENDLY ARCTIC, THE STORY OF FIVE YEARS IN POLAR REGIONS
STEFANSSON, VILHJALMUR
Published by The Macmillan Company, 1921., New York, 1821
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First edition. Thick 8vo. Inscribed in ink on the front free fly leaf: "Inscribed for A. M. Sundheim by Vilhjalmur Stefansson, February 15, 1923." Original blue cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, xxxi [blank], 784 pp., frontispiece, 139 photographic illustrations on rectos and versos of 34 plates, 9 maps, 4 folding and 2 contained in rear pocket inside cover, preface, foreword, introduction, illustrated from photographs, maps, appendix, index. Foreword by Gilbert Grosvenor, Introduction by Sir Robert Borden. A narrative of an expedition organized under the auspices of the Canadian government to investigate the comparatively unknown areas of the western Canadian Artic, especially the Beaufort Sea and Coronation Gulf with extensive information on Eskimos, fauna and flora, and methods of Arctic travel. Fine, bright copy. Seller Inventory # 49649
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Title: THE FRIENDLY ARCTIC, THE STORY OF FIVE YEARS...
Publisher: The Macmillan Company, 1921., New York
Publication Date: 1821
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First edition.
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The Friendly Arctic: The Story of Five Years in Polar Regions
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. New Edition. Green cloth, lettered in gilt. Minor rubbing to corners and spine extremities, text block edges typically tanned/foxed. Firm binding, clean interior though with mild cigarette odor to contents, nothing objectionable. xxxvii,812 pp., illus., lacking folding maps in rear pocket. 1st thus (of New Edition, with new material): Jan. 1943. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # RS577
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The Friendly Arctic The Story Of Five Years In Polar Regions
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Blue cloth with gilt titles. Preliminary papers to title page with foxing, a laid in NYT Stefansson obituary has toned the two opposing pages, covers lightly soiled, half title page with a two inch separation, rubbing at spine ends and corners. Both folding maps, one colored, in rear pocket in very nice condition. Contents clean and tight with no marks or inscriptions. PayPal accepted. Seller Inventory # 002900
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of Arctic exploration, chronicling the author's audacious five-and-a-half-year expedition into the largely uncharted territory north of Alaska. Challenging the prevailing beliefs about the Arctic as a barren and desolate wasteland, the author presents a groundbreaking perspective, portraying the region as a surprisingly hospitable and resource-rich environment. The narrative traces the evolution of Arctic exploration, highlighting the shift from early expeditions that relied on external supplies to the author's innovative approach of living off the land, adopting Inuit survival techniques, and utilizing the abundance of wildlife. The author's meticulous observations and scientific inquiries challenge long-held misconceptions about the Arctic's capacity to sustain life, revealing a vibrant ecosystem teeming with seals, birds, and other fauna. Thematic threads woven throughout the book explore the adaptability of human beings to extreme environments, the significance of cultural exchange, and the profound interconnectedness of humanity and nature. By demonstrating the potential for sustainable living within the Arctic, this book offers a fresh understanding of this often-misunderstood region and its enduring allure for explorers and adventurers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282026059_0
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The Friendly Arctic; The Story of Five Years in Polar Regions
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Third Printing. B&W Photographs and maps, two folding; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 784 pages; Snugly bound and bright in original blue cloth with title-lettering brightlyin gilt to cover and spine. Superficial shelf bumping top edge of boards with just trace shelf rub to cloth at corners and spine ends. Illustrated with B/W photographs. Two large folding maps in pocket at rear of text, the smaller of which has a thin area of silverfish loss along a folded edge that protruded from the pocket. Otherwise the maps are crisp and fresh. Prior owner neatly in pencil to front endpaper. VG+ . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. Seller Inventory # 24780
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