NORTHERN LIGHTS: THE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BRITISH ARCTIC AIR-ROUTE EXPEDITION 1930-31

Chatto and Windus, London, 1934. Fourth Edition. Hardcover (rebound in cloth). Good Condition (ex-library)/No Dust Jacket. 4th Printing 1934; xv, 264 pages, illustrated, 32 b/w plates, 1 folding map at end. Ex Libri, red covers with library number to spine, slightly smaller than original 4th printing, red page edges, remnants of library bookplates,library labels etc.,in prelims, shelf wear, top and bottom of spine worn, pages age toned. All illustrations, maps as called for. "Contains a detailed account of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik on the east coast of Greenland, its sledge and boat trips, two across the icecap, three northward, studies of climate, geology, ornithology, mapping with the aid of airplane, the attempt to climb Mt. Forel, notes on the art of kayaking. The appendices including report on flying work, list of plants collected, field notes on birds, sledging rations, geology, climate studies, etc. Watkins, who wrote the introduction, had climbed the highest mountain in Greenland and later died in kayaking accident. There are chapters by J. M. Scott, P. M. H. Lemon and Augustine Courtauld. Neate C31; Arctic Bibliography 2982. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2034. .