SVERDRUP'S ARCTIC ADVENTURES -- Adapted from the Norwegian explorer's New Land: Four Years In The Arctic Regions.
Sverdrup, Otto with additional chapters by T. C. Fairley
Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1959
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First Printing of this version of the book. First published in 1904, this is the account of Sverdrup¿s four years (1898-1902) in the Fram exploring & charting100,000 square miles: Ellesmere Island, Axel Heiberg, Findley Islands, etc. The expedition met only Peary & a few Eskimos during the period. Fairley adds biographical chapters on Sverdrup: his explorations before & after this expedition, the territory dispute between Canada & Norway. The book measures 220mm tall x 138mm, and has 305 pages, 10 b/w photos, 11 maps, index. The book is in fine condition with no previous owner marks or writing, clean, no foxing, solid binding. The dust jacket has some minor wear at corners, no chips, no tears, price-clipped flap corner. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. Seller Inventory # 001281
Bibliographic Details
Title: SVERDRUP'S ARCTIC ADVENTURES -- Adapted from...
Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co., London
Publication Date: 1959
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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