1932 The Conquest of the South Pole Antarctic Exploration 1906-1931

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

This volume aims to present a faithful record of the conquest of the South Pole, detailing the progress of Antarctic discovery which was abounded by epic incidents during the first years of the twentieth century.

The work details the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration, Shackleton's attempt to reach the South Pole and the first Antarctic flights. 

With twenty three plates and a frontispiece and further diagrams and charts throughout the text.
Collated, complete. 

With two pages of publisher adverts to the rear.