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Santa Monica, CA.: Eli Ely, 1992. Detailed text contains the remarkable experiences of high-altitude mountaineering by a group of ordinary adventurers, and their spellbinding struggle up the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Includes information on Aconcagua's "ruta normal", 28 color photographs, and a complete historical climbing chart of all routes to date. 236 pgs. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Excellent. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. .

New York: Garland Publishing, 1978. Comprehensive scholarly reference text contains a combination of historical narrative and extensive bibliography which facilitates access to both citations and the literature itself, compiled between 1965 and 1977. Includes detailed sections on explorers and ethnographers; expeditions and pioneers; chronologists and prehistorians; archaeologists and anthropologists; current trends and problems; information sources; etc. 279 pgs. Half-title page has a minor slight crease along vertical edge. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, England: Ernest Benn Ltd., 1977. Classic text describes the social, linguistic, religious, cultural, and traditional background of Ethiopia, and the author's explorations of Wollo, Tigre, Eritrea, Arussi, the south-west, the Semyens, Harar, Bale, Gojjam, and Lake Tana. Includes unique coverage of several lesser-known aspects of Ethiopia: the Kulubi pilgrimmage; the Semyen massif; and remote Bale. 287 pgs. Illustrated. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Melbourne, Australia: Macmillan Australia, 1989. Author's descriptive autobiographical account of her 189 days, 22,000 nautical miles, 6-o solo non-stop unassisted voyage around the globe, which placed her as the first woman in history to complete such a journey. 226 pgs. Black/white and colour Illustrations. Author's inscription and signature on title page. Dustjacket in mylar.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London U.K.: T.Werner Laurie, 1906. Early travel narrative of the author to the Far East including Thailand,Burma,Malaysia,India and Sumatra during the early 20th century. 310 pgs. Blue cloth,decorative gilt cover, spine gilt faded,but legible. Some edgewear, corners sl. bumped. Inside cover seam cracked and repaired. Tissue paper protector between title pg. and "Lotus Eaters" photograph.. First U.K. Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Italy: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1970. Classic detailed biography by the Italian explorer Umberto Nobile (1885-1978) who was a pioneer in Arctic aviation. Nobile was an aeronautical engineer and aeronautical science professor; designer of semi-rigid airships including the Norge and Italia. Promoted from Colonel to General in the Italian air force following the Norge north pole flight, forced to resign following the Italia disaster. Spent five years in the USSR in the 1930s developing Soviet airship program; lived in the US for several years during WW II; returned to Italy in 1944 where he remained until his death in 1978 at age 92. Not only did he make the first transpolar flight, increasing knowledge of Arctic geography, but he also demonstrated the feasibility of using aircraft in the Arctic for both exploration and transport. In this text, Nobile gives a factual authentic account of the failed flight in 1926 of the airship Norge, and the disasterous flight in 1928 of the airship Italia. Both the… Read More

Cassell Australia Ltd., 1965. Facts and historic accounts of Australia's little-known islands including Aboriginal art and legends. 212 pgs. 29 illustrations. Signed and inscribed by Bill Beatty on title page. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, U.K.: Robert Hale, 1971. Classic text presents the full account of the author's daring expeditions beyond one of the few uncharted frontiers, and of his remarkable discovery of the fabled cities of Vilcabamba and Muyok Viejo. Includes the author's journeys through the dense Peruvian jungles and high mountain terrain, in order to prove his unique theory that the origins of Inca culture evolved from the jungles, and not from foreign migrations as archaeologists previously thought. 239 pgs. Illustrated. Minor rubbing to edges of dustjacket; in mylar.. First English Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.