The First Crossing of Spitsbergen. Being an Account of an Inland Journey of Exploration and Survey, with Description of Several Mountain Ascents, of Boat Expeditions in Ice Fjord, of a Voyage to North-East-Land, the Seven Islands, down Hinloopen Strait, nearly to Wiches Land, and into most of the Fjords of Spitsbergen, and of an almost complete circumnavigation of the main Island.
by Conway Sir William Martin
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- 371pp, 8 coloured plates, 100 illusts, 2 folding maps, original green and cream cloth boards with bevelled edges, professionally
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J.M. Dent & Co., 1897. 1897 First Edition. hardcover. 371pp, 8 coloured plates, 100 illusts, 2 folding maps, original green and cream cloth boards with bevelled edges, professionally recased with new spine and original laid on, t.e.g., very occasional foxing, very clean indeed, VG.. The author spent the summers of 1896 and 1897 exploring the interior of West Spitsbergen. They made 13 mountain ascents, produced a survey sketch of about 600 sq miles of central West Spitsbergen, almost completed a circumnavigation of the main island.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- The First Crossing of Spitsbergen. Being an Account of an Inland Journey of Exploration and Survey, with Description of Several Mountain Ascents, of Boat Expeditions in Ice Fjord, of a Voyage to North-East-Land, the Seven Islands, down Hinloopen Strait, nearly to Wiches Land, and into most of the Fjords of Spitsbergen, and of an almost complete circumnavigation of the main Island.
- Author
- Conway Sir William Martin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 371pp, 8 coloured plates, 100 illusts, 2 folding maps, original green and cream cloth boards with bevelled edges, professionally
- Edition
- 1897 First Edition
- Publisher
- J.M. Dent & Co.
- Date Published
- 1897
- Keywords
- POLAR NORTH - polar exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen arctic north pole discovery travel arktis artique polaire spitsbergen norway adventure climbing voyage
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