From Antarctica to the Gold Rushes: In the Wake of the Erebus : Alexander Smith RN, Polar Voyager, Astronomer & Goldfield Commissioner 1812 - 1872 by John Ramsland - 2011

Brolga Publishing, 2014-01-01. Paperback. Like New.

Brolga Publishing, 2014-01-01. Paperback. New.

Chris Lloyd, 2011. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 376 pages. 8.19x5.28x0.79 inches.

Melbourne: Brolga Publishing, 2011. Soft cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Commander Alexander Smith RN served his country with fearless resolution for seventeen years on the quarterdeck, encountering many adventures on the high seas - an intrepid voyager in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Under the command of Captain James Clark Ross, he became a heroic polar explorer in the north Atlantic and was chosen for the epic 1839-1843 British Antarctic Expedition aboard the Erebus in the pivotal rank of First Mate.For the first time, the expeditions Erebus and Terror penetrated the furthest south into the Antarctic and discovered the ice barrier despite competition of Charles Wilkes' American and Dumont d'Urville's French expeditions. The Ross expedition was the first to go where no human being had gone before.Retiring from the Royal Navy, he was appointed Goldfields Commissioner in Castlemaine during the Victorian gold rushes in 1853. Later, he was… Read More

Paperback. New. The explorations of Alexander Smith RN, polar voyager, astronomer and goldfields commissioner, 1812-1872.

Brolga Publishing, Melbourne, 2011. First Edition. Softcover (Stiff Boards). Fine Condition. First Impression. Size: 8vo Octavo (standard book size). 376 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and will be shipped within two business days. All items are tracked and details are available on request.. Commander Alexander Smith RN served his country with fearless resolution for seventeen years on the quarterdeck, encountering many adventures on the high seas - an intrepid voyager in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Under the command of Captain James Clark Ross, he became a heroic polar explorer in the north Atlantic and was chosen for the epic 1839-1843 British Antarctic Expedition aboard the Erebus in the pivotal rank of First Mate. For the first time, the expeditions Erebus and Terror penetrated… Read More

Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd, 2011. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.