A Winter in Lapland and Sweden, with Various Observations Relating to Finmark and its Inhabitants; made during a Residence at Hammerfest, near the North Cape.

BROOKE, Arthur de Capell.

Published by LondonJohn Murray ., 1827

About this Item

FIRST EDITION. 4to. (28 x 22 cm). pp.xvi+[ii]+612 + [1, advertisement for related Murray publications0. Uncut and unpressed in original pebbled cloth backed boards, paper label in manuscript to spine. Large folding map, 22 full page lithographed plates (including 4 of skiing interest) and 8 lithographed vignettes. Occasional light spotting, generally a very good unsophisticated copy. Includes detailed descriptions of skis and technique in use (pp.209-214) and the regiment of Skilöbere (pp.327-334). (Abbey Travel, 250).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Winter in Lapland and Sweden, with Various Observations Relating to Finmark and its Inhabitants; made during a Residence at Hammerfest, near the North Cape.
• Publisher: LondonJohn Murray .
• Publication Date: 1827
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
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