Search Results: Titles starting with Q from Glacier Books

University Of Alaska Press, 2000. 2000 Second Edition. paperback. x, 193pp, paperback, signature of polar historian, Ann Savours Shirley, VG+. A scarce title.. Construction of Kayaks of Alaska and Siberia.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Collins, 1957. 1957 Edition. hardcover. 352pp, patterned endpapers, VG. . Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Maurice Ogle & Co, 1871. 1871 reprint. hardcover. 136pp, half leather with marbled boards and raised bands, owner's signature, VG. A most attractive copy indeed.. With a memoir of the Author.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Goldcrest Books, 2022. 2022 First Limited Edition. hardcover. 408pp, over 100 illustrations, hardback, New in dustwrapper. One of only 500 copies individually numbered and signed by Jan Chojecki. An important new Shackleton related title.. In 1921, a converted Norwegian sealer, Quest, carried the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on what turned out to be his last expedition. How did this scheme come to be almost completely financed by John Quiller Rowett, the author’s grandfather, whose rum had supplied the Forces during WW1? Was this wise business on Rowett’s part, a generous gesture of friendship or well-intended philanthropy? Why did the book of the expedition, Shackleton’s Last Voyage published in 1923, name Shackleton’s trusty right-hand man, Frank Wild, as the author, when in fact it was written chiefly by the ship’s surgeon, Dr Alexander Macklin? Why did the up and coming Australian adventurer, George Hubert Wilkins, choose to go with Shackleton on the Quest,… Read More

Goldcrest Books, 2022. 2022 First Limited Edition. hardcover. 408pp, over 100 illustrations, hardback, New in dustwrapper. One of only 500 copies individually numbered and signed by Jan Chojecki. An important new Shackleton related title.. In 1921, a converted Norwegian sealer, Quest, carried the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on what turned out to be his last expedition. How did this scheme come to be almost completely financed by John Quiller Rowett, the author’s grandfather, whose rum had supplied the Forces during WW1? Was this wise business on Rowett’s part, a generous gesture of friendship or well-intended philanthropy? Why did the book of the expedition, Shackleton’s Last Voyage published in 1923, name Shackleton’s trusty right-hand man, Frank Wild, as the author, when in fact it was written chiefly by the ship’s surgeon, Dr Alexander Macklin? Why did the up and coming Australian adventurer, George Hubert Wilkins, choose to go with Shackleton on the Quest,… Read More

Goldcrest Books, 2022. 2022 First Limited Edition. hardcover. 408pp, over 100 illustrations, hardback, New in dustwrapper. One of only 500 copies individually numbered and signed by Jan Chojecki. An important new Shackleton related title.. In 1921, a converted Norwegian sealer, Quest, carried the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on what turned out to be his last expedition. How did this scheme come to be almost completely financed by John Quiller Rowett, the author’s grandfather, whose rum had supplied the Forces during WW1? Was this wise business on Rowett’s part, a generous gesture of friendship or well-intended philanthropy? Why did the book of the expedition, Shackleton’s Last Voyage published in 1923, name Shackleton’s trusty right-hand man, Frank Wild, as the author, when in fact it was written chiefly by the ship’s surgeon, Dr Alexander Macklin? Why did the up and coming Australian adventurer, George Hubert Wilkins, choose to go with Shackleton on the Quest,… Read More

Jackleberry Press, 2011. 2011 First Edition. hardcover. 214pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Angie Butler.. The truth of the final years of Frank Wild's life. Wild was Ernest Shackleton's closest friend and the only explorer to serve on five expeditions during the Heroic Age. The book fulfils Wild's wish to have his memoirs published.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Jackleberry Press, 2011. 2011 First Edition. hardcover. 214pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Angie Butler.. The truth of the final years of Frank Wild's life. Wild was Ernest Shackleton's closest friend and the only explorer to serve on five expeditions during the Heroic Age. The book fulfils Wild's wish to have his memoirs published.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Jackleberry Press, 2011. 2011 First Edition. hardcover. 214pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Angie Butler.. The truth of the final years of Frank Wild's life. Wild was Ernest Shackleton's closest friend and the only explorer to serve on five expeditions during the Heroic Age. The book fulfils Wild's wish to have his memoirs published.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Cassell & Co, 2000. 2000 revised. hardcover. 352pp, Fine in VG+ price clipped dw.. Bonington looks at a series of great adventures by modern day explorers, from Heyerdahl to Neil Armstrong.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Secker & Warburg, 1957. 1957 First Edition. hardcover. 373pp, map endpapers, light foreedge foxing, VG in VG dw. The story of Antarctic exploration. by one who has himself experienced its rigours.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Jackleberry Press, 2011. 2011 First Edition. hardcover. 214pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Angie Butler.. The truth of the final years of Frank Wild's life. Wild was Ernest Shackleton's closest friend and the only explorer to serve on five expeditions during the Heroic Age. The book fulfils Wild's wish to have his memoirs published.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Vertebrate Publishing, 2019. 2019 First Edition, Special Edition. hardcover. 425pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper. One of only 200 Special First Edition cloth bound copies numbered and signed by Tony Howard.. We are all climbing where we are and with the gear we use in no small part due to Tony Howard's quest for adventure. Tony climbed to fame in 1965 with the first British ascent of Norway's Troll Wall. He went on to establish the company, Troll Climbing Equipment, who designed the first sit harness. Tony has dedicated his life to travelling the world in search of unclimbed rock faces and remote trekking adventures.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Vertebrate Publishing, 2019. 2019 First Edition, Special Edition. hardcover. 425pp, hardback, New in dustwrapper. One of only 200 Special First Edition cloth bound copies numbered and signed by Tony Howard.. We are all climbing where we are and with the gear we use in no small part due to Tony Howard's quest for adventure. Tony climbed to fame in 1965 with the first British ascent of Norway's Troll Wall. He went on to establish the company, Troll Climbing Equipment, who designed the first sit harness. Tony has dedicated his life to travelling the world in search of unclimbed rock faces and remote trekking adventures.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Didier Richard, 1999. 1999 3rd Edition. paperback. 223pp, paperback, Fine copy.. 144 Routes for walkers. Nouvelle Edition, 3rd Edition, No.110. Text in French.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Bluntisham Books / Erskine Press, 1992. 1992 First Edition. hardcover. 207pp, original green cloth, private bookplate, Fine in Fine dw. Debenham persuaded the Scott Appeal Trustees to establish the Scott Polar Reseach Institute. On 26 November 1920 it came into being with Debenham as the first Director. This book also describes the development of the SPRI under his guidance until his retirement in 1946.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Bluntisham Books / Erskine Press, 1992. 1992 First Edition. hardcover. 207pp, original green cloth, Fine in Fine dw. Debenham persuaded the Scott Appeal Trustees to establish the Scott Polar Reseach Institute. On 26 November 1920 it came into being with Debenham as the first Director. This book also describes the development of the SPRI under his guidance until his retirement in 1946.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

The Erskine Press, 2023. 2023 reprint. hardcover. 207pp, new 16 page glossy section of illustrations, original black cloth, hardback, New in dustwrapper. Only 125 copies of this reprint have been produced and each is individually numbered.. Debenham persuaded the Scott Appeal Trustees to establish the Scott Polar Reseach Institute. On 26 November 1920 it came into being with Debenham as the first Director. This book also describes the development of the SPRI under his guidance until his retirement in 1946.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

The Erskine Press, 2023. 2023 reprint. hardcover. 207pp, new 16 page glossy section of illustrations, original black cloth, hardback, New in dustwrapper. Only 125 copies of this reprint have been produced and each is individually numbered.. Debenham persuaded the Scott Appeal Trustees to establish the Scott Polar Reseach Institute. On 26 November 1920 it came into being with Debenham as the first Director. This book also describes the development of the SPRI under his guidance until his retirement in 1946.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

The Erskine Press, 2023. 2023 reprint. hardcover. 207pp, new 16 page glossy section of illustrations, original black cloth, hardback, New in dustwrapper. Only 125 copies of this reprint have been produced and each is individually numbered.. Debenham persuaded the Scott Appeal Trustees to establish the Scott Polar Reseach Institute. On 26 November 1920 it came into being with Debenham as the first Director. This book also describes the development of the SPRI under his guidance until his retirement in 1946.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.