1931 Sudamerika, Westindien, Zentralamerika, Landscaft, Volksleben, Baukunst

Description

First Edition, Illustrated

Edited by Karl von Schumacher, a Swiss writer and diplomat. He founded Die Weltwoche, a Swiss weekly newspaper which is still in print. 

Richly illustrated with photographs throughout the text.

In the German language. 

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.