Northern Lights. The Official Account of the British Arctic Air-Route Expedition 1930-1931.
by Chapman F. Spencer
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- xv, 304pp, 64 plates, maps, original green cloth, rubbing to spine, owner's signature, a little slack, Good+.
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About This Item
Chatto And Windus, 1932. 1932 First Edition. hardcover. xv, 304pp, 64 plates, maps, original green cloth, rubbing to spine, owner's signature, a little slack, Good+.. A detailed account of the activities of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik, on the east coast of Greenland. Sledge and boat trips were undertaken, two across the icecap, three northward, one to the icecap station thirty miles west. It describes the establishment of the icecap station and five months work there, including the mapping and reconnaissance with the aid of an airplane, particularly the coast northward to Kangerdlugssuag and an attempt to climb Mount Forel.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Bookseller
- Glacier Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73951
- Title
- Northern Lights. The Official Account of the British Arctic Air-Route Expedition 1930-1931.
- Author
- Chapman F. Spencer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - xv, 304pp, 64 plates, maps, original green cloth, rubbing to spine, owner's signature, a little slack, Good+.
- Edition
- 1932 First Edition
- Publisher
- Chatto And Windus
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- POLAR NORTH - exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen arctic north pole discovery travel arktis artique polaire greenland british air aviation
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