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A History of Polar Exploration; Published in England as "The White Road" by Kirwan, Laurence Patrick - 1960

by Kirwan, Laurence Patrick

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A History of Polar Exploration; Published in England as "The White Road"

by Kirwan, Laurence Patrick

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New York.: W.W. Norton & Company., 1960. 1st American Edition. Author copyright, 1959, Hollis & Carter.. Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket. Minor spine darkening. Light reading wear. Tucked inside, typed book review by Raymond Holden.. 1 First edition. Light blue cloth over boards. Gold spine titles. 374p. 19 cm. B&W photos, facsimiles. Maps. Bibliography. Index. Historical overview of efforts by explorers in the North and South Polar Regions (shown in end paper maps), beginning with the Greeks and Norsemen, through both World Wars. Author L.P. Kid win was Director of the Royal Geographic Society at the time of this publication. Reviewer Holden's remarks that this history, "serves admirably, and will for some time continue to fill a conspicuous gap in the literature of the poles."
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hard cover
  • Book Condition Used - Very good. No dust jacket. Minor spine darkening. Light reading wear. Tucked inside, typed book review by Raymond Holden.
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  • Edition 1st American Edition. Author copyright, 1959, Hollis & Carte
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher W.W. Norton & Company.
  • Place of Publication New York.
  • Date Published 1960
  • Keywords Holden, Raymond|Explorers|Royal Geographic Society|North and South Polar Regions
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Preliminary Map and Notes : Arnprior, Ontario, Canada (Carleton University Department of Geology Geological Paper 69-1).

by Livingstone, Kent Wayne, Patrick Arthur Hill and John Laurence Kirwan

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Carleton University Department of Geology., 1969. Journal. Very Good. Soft cover. ORIGINAL PUBLICATION; includes the large folded map (complete for this publication); softcovers; ex-library; light foxing spot on title page; o/w in very good condition. .
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