Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North West Passage and of a Residence in the Arctic Regions During The Years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, including the Reports of Commander, nos Capt. J. C. Ross, and the Discovery of the Northern Magnetic Pole
by Ross Sir John
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Orlando Hodgson, 1836. 1836 reprint. hardcover. 9-463pp, 13 plates, original black cloth, recased and spine repaired, edge of spine worn, maybe prelim pages lacking, small inscription, some foxing but generally clean, Good.. Narrative of expedition to Boothia Peninsula in the Victory, and return by sledge, boat, and the Isabella. The expedition was financed by Felix Booth, and led by Sir John Ross, with his nephew, James C. Ross, second in command and head naturalist.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Title
- Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North West Passage and of a Residence in the Arctic Regions During The Years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, including the Reports of Commander, nos Capt. J. C. Ross, and the Discovery of the Northern Magnetic Pole
- Author
- Ross Sir John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 9-463pp, 13 plates, original black cloth, recased and spine repaired, edge of spine worn, maybe prelim pages lacking, small insc
- Edition
- 1836 reprint
- Publisher
- Orlando Hodgson
- Date Published
- 1836
- Keywords
- POLAR NORTH - exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen arctic north pole discovery travel arktis artique polaire john ross north west passage
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