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South with Mawson. Reminiscences of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914. by Laseron, Charles F - 1947

by Laseron, Charles F

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South with Mawson. Reminiscences of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914.

by Laseron, Charles F

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George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1947. In 1911 Laseron joined the Australasian Antarctic Expedition under (Sir) Douglas Mawson, officially as taxidermist and biological collector but in fact as general scientific assistant. He spent from January 1912 to February 1913 in Adelie Land, taking part in two major sledging journeys and making discoveries in geology as well as biology. His account of his Antarctic experiences, for which he received the Polar Medal, was eventually published in 1947 as South with Mawson. Just under 500g & 223pp with photos interspersed. dj wear to edges, small closed tears, gen wear (see photo), book in nice order, pencilled gift inscription.. 1st. Hardcover. Good/very Good/Fair. 22.5cm.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores AU (AU)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Good/very Good
  • Jacket Condition Fair
  • Edition 1st
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.
  • Date Published 1947
  • Keywords Laseron Mawson Antarctica
  • Size 22.5cm

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South with Mawson

South with Mawson: Reminiscences of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-14

by Charles F Laseron

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  • Hardcover
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Australia's first Antarctic expedition was led by Douglas Mawson and the author was one of its members. In terms of Polar exploration it was one of the most successful ever undertaken despite the most appalling weather conditions ever experienced. One of the greatest epics of human courage and endurance. 195 pages with 27 black and white photographs and endpaper maps. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in good- condition price clipped with back flap loose, some chips and tears and wear (see photo).
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