Cape Horn
by Riesenberg, Felix
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
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Decatur, Illinois, United States
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Synopsis
The story of the Cape Horn region, including the Straits of Magellan, from the days of the first discoveries, through the glorious age of sail, to the present time, recounting the exploits of Magellan, Drake, Schouten, Fitzroy, Darwin, Melville and many others, including the author's own experiences.
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- Bookseller
- Novel Ideas Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 590300
- Title
- Cape Horn
- Author
- Riesenberg, Felix
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- Dodd, Mead & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1939
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