1924 Voyages & Discoveries in the South Seas

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Illustrated

This work follows the travels of Edmund Fanning (1769-1841), an American explorer. Fanning discovered a number of islands in the South Pacific, which were subsequently named the Fanning Islands.

This work  includes his travels to the South Seas, West Indies, around the world, Patagonia, the Falkland Islands, Canton, Cape Horn, Marquesas Islands and the Washington Islands.

Illustrated throughout.

From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back.  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.