Arctic explorations and discoveries during the nineteenth century : being detailed accounts of the several expeditions to the north seas, both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure and others
1858, 1st edition. New York : Miller, Orton & Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, blind-tooled cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #394292
Physical description: xiii, [25]-517, [4] pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, portrait; 20 cm. Notes: "Including the first Grinnell Expedition under Lieutenant De Haven and the final effort of Dr. E.K. Kane in search of Sir John Franklin." Publisher's advertising: [4] p., 3rd count. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Grinnell Expedition; Voyages and travels; Voyages, Journeys; Discoveries in geography; Arctic regions Discovery and exploration.
Price: €225.00