Americans in Antarctica 1775-1948
Author(s):
Bertrand, Kenneth J.
Copyright: 1971, American Geographical Society, NY
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.xvi, 554, 36 bw photos, 26 maps, light green-gray cloth
Condition: issued w/o dj, cloth tight, fine
A thorough history of American Antarctic exploration starting with the early sealers in the late 1700s, the Wilkes Expedition, Byrd, Ellsworth, Operation Highjump, Ronne, Operation Windmill, and more. Uncommon.
Conrad p.1, Karrow 79, Meadows 226, Renard 125, Rosove 38.A1, not in Spence.