Trial By Ice. The Antarctic Journals Of John King Davis.
by Crossley Louise [editor]
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 203pp, hardback, map endpapers, Fine in Fine dw with sslight sunning to spine.
- ISBN 10
- 1852970472
- ISBN 13
- 9781852970475
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Bluntisham Books / Erskine Press, 1997. 1997 First Edition. hardcover. 203pp, hardback, map endpapers, Fine in Fine dw with sslight sunning to spine.. Davis was arguably the greatest of the captains in the age of Antarctic exploration. His seven voyages from 1907 to 1930 gave him unrivalled experience in ice navigation. His caution and natural pessimism often brought him into conflict with expedition leaders such as Douglas Mawson. Taken from his private journals, here for the first time is Davis's account of his major Antarctic voyages.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Title
- Trial By Ice. The Antarctic Journals Of John King Davis.
- Author
- Crossley Louise [editor]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 203pp, hardback, map endpapers, Fine in Fine dw with sslight sunning to spine.
- Edition
- 1997 First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1852970472
- ISBN 13
- 9781852970475
- Publisher
- Bluntisham Books / Erskine Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwich
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- POLAR SOUTH - polar exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen antarctic antarctica south pole discovery travel shackleton amundsen scott antarktis antarctique polaire mawson australia australian
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