1928 The Polar Regions in the Twentieth Century

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Author's Presentation Copy, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

This work looks at the discoveries and breakthroughs made through arctic exploration worldwide in the early 1900s.

Adolphus Washington Greely (1844-1935) was a polar explorer and US Army Officer. He commanded the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition in 1881, and was one of six survivors out of the original twenty-five; however, they were successful in discovering much of Greenland before falling victim to low supplies. Greely penned a number of works on his experiences in the Arctic after his retirement.

Illustrated with full plates and a map in full colour bound to the rear.

Inscribed by the author to the front endpaper. 'To Mr. S. J. Green, with good wishes, A. W. Greely.'

A fascinating insight into the development of Arctic exploration during the twentieth century, penned by an expert.