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196222763London: John Murray. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Boards show light shelf wear DJ shows slightly heavier wear with light chipping price-clipped. Previous owner's name on FFEP.; A bright solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. B&W photos throughout. 2 foldout maps in pristine condition at back of book. Wraparound artwork on DJ.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 367 pages; "John Hornby 1880–1927 was an English explorer best known for his expeditions in the Arctic region of northern Canada notably in the "Barren Lands" in the Northwest Territories of Canada." He would refuse to take provisions and live off the land became famous for his daring exploits. "In 1926 Hornby tried to spend a year in a spot by the Thelon River with his 18-year-old cousin Edgar Christian and another young man Harold Adlard. Unfortunately the trio missed the caribou migration southward and therefore lacked sufficient food to survive the winter. Hornby died of starvation along with his companions in 1927. The graves of the three men can be found by the Thelon River near Hornby Point.Hornby recommended in a report following his expedition with Critchell Bullock that the areas near the Thelon and Hanbury Rivers be created as a wildlife sanctuary. The Thelon Game Sanctuary was established in 1927 and renamed Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary in 1956." Wikipedia . John Murray hardcover
200328518<p>Lincoln:: University of Nebraska Press 2003. First Printing of the First Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Fine bright unclipped dust jacket. Moulton has edited the expedition journals into a riveting account that blends the narrative highlights if this definitive Nebraska edition. "For the first time the voices of the enlisted men and of the Native Americans are heard alongside the word of the captains." Contains new maps and illustrations. 413 pages with an index.</p> University of Nebraska Press, hardcover
201828379<p>Lewias & Clark Expedition Moulton Gary E. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Day by Day. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press 2018. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine unread copy in a Fine dust jacket. In May 1804 Meriwether Lewis William Clark and their Corps of Discovery set out on a journey of a lifetime to explore and interpret the American West. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Day by Day follows this exploration with a daily narrative of their journey from its starting point in Illinois in 1804 to its successful return to St. Louis in September 1806. This accessible chronicle presented by Lewis and Clark historian Gary E. Moulton depicts each riveting day of the Corps of Discovery's journey. Drawn from the journals of the two captains and four enlisted men this volume recounts personal stories scientific pursuits and geographic challenges along with vivid descriptions of encounters with Native peoples and unknown lands and discoveries of new species of flora and fauna.</p> University of Nebraska Press, hardcover
1903EXNW00003New York: New Amsterdam Book Company 1903 WYSIWYG pricing--no added shipping charge for standard shipping within USA. Ribbed maroon cloth gilt titles on front board & spine top edge gilt maroon endpapers frontis. 368 2 pp footnotes index. A bit of rubbing to extremities and faint spotting to rear board else fine. Scholarly biography of Amerigo Vespucci which collects in English translalion many of the documents relating to his life & voyages. This is a rather attractive little reprint in a size convenient to carry around. Shipping weight 2 lbs. Reprint. . VG/No dj. 18 X 11½ cm. New Amsterdam Book Company Hardcover
200028338Mansfield Centre:: Lone Wolf Press 2000. Facsimile Reprint Edition. A Fine tight copy of this Facsimile Edition of Jacob's 1859 volume in green cloth binding without dust jacket as issued. Gass is best remembered for his participation in the Lewis and Clark expedition. He was the expedition's last surviving member when he died at the age of 99 in 1870. He was important to the expedition because of his service as a carpenter and he published the first journal of the expedition in 1807 seven years before the first publication based on Lewis and Clark's journals. Lone Wolf Press, hardcover
1938MAIN028134INY: American Museum of Natural. VG EX LIB with library label down end paper pocket rear e. p. 1938. 1st EX LIB. hardcover. 4to . 1350p in 2 vol . Ex Smith College Library properly stamped withdrawn. The Roy Chapman Andrews expedition. Part 2 is 1940. Nice tho EX LIB. Scans on request. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. . American Museum of Natural hardcover
1932E0047136 pages with 12 plates including frontispiece folding map and index. Royal octavo 10" x 6 3/4" in vellum Over brown boards with gilt titles. Deckle edges. This is the Account of the First Expedition of Don Diego De Vargas Into New Mexico in 1692. This is the first modern printing and contains a facsimile of the "Noticia de la Recuperacion." Translated by Irving A Leonard. Publications of the Quivira Society volume III. Number 628 of the limited edition of six hundred sixty-five copies.<br /><br />Sigüenza was born in Mexico City in 1645 the youngest of eight siblings. He was related to the famous baroque poet Luis de Góngora. He studied mathematics and astronomy under the direction of his father a Peninsular who had been a tutor for the royal family in Spain. Sigüenza entered the Society of Jesus as a novice August 17 1660 took simple vows August 15 1662 at Tepotzotlán and left the society or was expelled in 1667 or 1669. On July 20 1672 he was named to the chair of mathematics and exact sciences at the University of Mexico and was ordained a priest the following year. He was chaplain of the Hospital del Amor de Dios now Academia de San Carlos from 1682 until his death. He was well-known in the colony as a man of science. He was also a poet non-fiction writer historian philosopher cartographer and cosmographer. Such was his prestige that the French King Louis XIV tried to induce him to come to Paris. He published his first poem in 1662. In 1671 he published an almanac. In 1693 he published El Mercurio Volante the first newspaper in New Spain. At the hospital he became a close friend of Juan de Alva Ixtlilxochitl who put at his disposal a rich collection of documents of his ancestors who included the historian Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxochitl and the kings of Texcoco. In 1668 Sigüenza began the study of Aztec history and Toltec writing. On the death of Ixtlilxochitl he inherited the collection of documents and devoted the later years of his life to the continuous study of Mexican history.<br /><br />Condition:<br /><br />Some darkening to and slight staining to spine else a very good copy. Quivira Society hardcover
96147502London 1922 Geographical Journal. New white stiff wrs.very good extracted article pp.218-219 3 b.w. photos 2nd art- icle by Dr. A.M. Heron: THE ROCKS OF MOUNT EVEREST pp. 219- 220 both bound in one. A vivid account of reconnaissance of Mt. Everest by Mallory Bullock & Wheeler in September 1921. A marvelous first ac- count of the climb and search for the easiest route to the top of Everest. With fabulous first photos of the Valley of the Kama Chu Mt. Everest from 19600 ft. N-53 & Makalu from 20500 ft. at the head of Kharta Valley view of the pe peak 20500 ft. at head of Kharta valley line approach by col left of AA North Peak & Northern branch of N.E. Arete. Several other fantastic early views of Everest.Great work! The appearance of articles in the Geographical Journal pre- ceede any published book. Thus these articles are likely the 'first' & earliest publication of photos & Everest notes done. unknown
96147501London 1921 Geographical Journal. New black clothvery good extracted article pages 371-377 map 7 b.w. photos. A vivid account of reconnaissance of Mt. Everest by Mallory Bullock & Wheeler in September 1921. A marvelous first ac- count of the climb and search for the easiest route to the top of Everest. With fabulous first photos of the Valley of the Kama Chu Mt. Everest from 19600 ft. N-53 & Makalu from 20500 ft. at the head of Kharta Valley view of the pe peak 20500 ft. at head of Kharta valley line approach by col left of AA North Peak & Northern branch of N.E. Arete. Several other fantastic early views of Everest.Great work! The appearance of articles in the Geographical Journal pre- ceede any published book. Thus these articles are likely the 'first' & earliest publication of photos & Everest notes done. unknown
19902083002116406106KK Bestsellers 1990. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. KK Bestsellers paperback
1022246011.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1020943580.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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ria9781020943584_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This volume part of a series documenting the findings of the 1893-1896 Norwegian North Polar Expedition focuses on scientific results. Featuring contributions from expedition leader Fridtjof Nansen and other leading scientists the te hardcover
187661115030126John Murray London 1876. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Report to the Admiralty of the expedition that left Upernivick on 22 July 1875 and returning in October 1876. This is an ex-library copy with flaws as described. Black half-leather binding with banded spine and dark blue covers are lightly rubbed at edges binding is sound with strengthened inner hinges. Crossed and stamped large library label is pasted to the inside of the front cover additional end-papers darkened no half-title-page frontis map has been pasted to previous end-paper with resultant wrinkles on both surfaces and a stamp of "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." on the obverse of the frontis shows through the pasted end-paper although not visible from the map. Title-page is darkened has a crossed out reference number in the upper leading corner and a psted paper rectangle covering a "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." stamp small feint stamp on reverse and short closed tear approx 1cm on leading edge. Pages are little darkened with some smudge marks mainly in margins page 84 to 91have a very small ink mark on the lower corner "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." stamp acorss the bottom of the final page. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 61115030126. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. John Murray hardcover
1896151586Boston: Little Brown and Company. 1896. Leatherbound. Good. The front plate is detached but is still present; Leatherbound with marble plates; 381 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
115722London Harrison & Sons 1923. . First edition; 4to; 15 plates one folding diagram 12 figures in text five folding maps in rear pocket light water stain to inner margin; publisher's original paper wrapper; a very good copy; xiii 40pp.<br /> A detailed scientific report from the 'Terra Nova' expedition with maps photographs and diagrams of the Ross Archipelago. Authored by Frank Debenham later founder and first director of the Scott Polar Research Institute.<br /> Rosove 293-9. A1. London, Harrison & Sons, 1923. unknown
1954032716London: Hodder & Stoughton 1954 VG-/VG-. 4to. original blue boards gilt rubbed & marked with small fraying at spine ends inscription & prev. owner's address label to FFE tape marks to pastedowns occ. leaf edge fray else internally clean in dustwrapper priced £2 2s. net rubbed & frayed some staining and spotting; pp. unpaginated with numerous colour photos. A very good copy. Neate G62. Inscribed to FFE by the author 'Best wishes Alfred Gregory' and additionally flatsigned by four team members including first ascensionist Ed Hillary George Lowe Michael Westmacott and Jan Morris. Signed by Five Team Members. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG-/VG-. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
1954034520New York: E.P.Dutton 1954 VG/VG. 4to. original blue boards gilt a trifle rubbed & marked a little spotting & toning else internally clean in dustwrapper spine sunned edges rubbed & a little nicked closed tear at headcap tape repaired on reverse a few marks remains of small price label to foot of upper flap; pp. unpaginated with numerous colour photos. A very good copy. Neate G62. Flatsigned on title page by the author 'Alfred Gregory' first ascensionist 'Ed Hillary' and his son 'Peter Hillary' also a notable mountaineer. Alf Gregory Greg1913-2010 was an accomplished mountaineer and keen amateur photographer who took on the role of stills camera as part of his climbing duties on the successful 1953 Everest expedition. This resulting work was allegedly the first all colour photographic book published in Britain at that time and contains the earliest appearance of many of his fine images. He moved to Australia in the 1990s spending the latter part of his life living in the Dandenongs. Signed by Two Team Members. First US. Hard Cover. VG/VG. E.P.Dutton hardcover
1965057598Cambridge University Press / Hakluyt Society 1965. Large books: NO international orders. 2 Volume Set. Unmarked books showing some light reader's use and handling. Lacking dust jackets. Full blue cloth bindings. 975pp. Fold-out map. A Photo-Lithographic Facsimile with an Introduction By David Beers Quinn and Raleigh Ashlin Skelton and with a New Index By Alison Quinn. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall. Cambridge University Press / Hakluyt Society Hardcover
134181016X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
201622739Fort Nelson BC: Fort Nelson News. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. 1771364149 . Signed by Author; DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; A bright solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Many photographs images of documents maps in B&W and colour. At the back of the book are Epilogue lists of people involved where and when Biographies References Bibliography and Index ; Oblong 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 520 pages; This amazing volume covers the history of a very large area of the Liard River Basin encompassing parts of the Yukon the Northwest Territories and northern British Columbia the communities of Fort Nelson BC Fort Simpson NWT and Fort Liard NWT. "The Liard River Basin is a vast transboundary watershed in northwestern Canada Yukon BC NWT within the larger Mackenzie River system known for its rich boreal forests significant gas resources in deep shales like the Horn River important aquatic ecosystems and natural wonders" This history delves into the places the people involved in the discoveries and the indigenous peoples of the area . Fort Nelson News hardcover
