No Man's Land. A History Of Spitsbergen From Its Discovery In 1596 To The Beginning Of The Scientific Exploration Of The Country
by Conway Sir Martin
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- Hardcover
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- xii, 377pp, 11 illusts, 12 maps, original green cloth with gilt titling, professionally recased with new spine and original laid
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Cambridge University Press, 1906. 1906 First Edition. hardcover. xii, 377pp, 11 illusts, 12 maps, original green cloth with gilt titling, professionally recased with new spine and original laid on, exlibrary, small ink stamps, the Admiralty Chart has been reproduced, near VG.. Results of research over a period of nine years, begun as preliminary studies to the author's expeditions, 1896-97. A well documented account of the discovery of Svalbard, its walrus hunting and whaling history; winterings on west Spitsbergen, the era of Russian trappers, and national expeditions to the archipelago. List of principal voyages recorded 1847-1900; bibliography of the history and geography of Svalbard; the cartography with a chronological list of maps, 1598-1820, and a history of Svalbard nomenclature before the 19th century.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- 63363
- Title
- No Man's Land. A History Of Spitsbergen From Its Discovery In 1596 To The Beginning Of The Scientific Exploration Of The Country
- Author
- Conway Sir Martin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New xii, 377pp, 11 illusts, 12 maps, original green cloth with gilt titling, professionally recased with new spine and original laid
- Edition
- 1906 First Edition
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date Published
- 1906
- Keywords
- POLAR NORTH - polar exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen arctic north pole discovery travel arktis artique polaire spitsbergen svalbard conway norway norwegian
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