1896 Fridtjof Nansen 1861-1893

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Rebound

The first edition of this work.

A detailed biography on Fridtjof Nansen, looking in particular at his early life from 1861 to 1893 and his development to love oceanography, tracing his path to his future scientific studies.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, three folding maps, seven plates, and in-text illustrations.

Collated, complete.

Written by W. C. Brogger and Nordahl Rolfsen.

Translated into English by William Archer.

Bookplate of William H. Littlewood to the recto to the front endpaper, an architect of Manchester.

From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back, with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.

Twenty-four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.