1936 Voyages of a Modern Viking

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The first edition of this work.

Helmer Hanssen's memoir of his time spend voyaging across the world, a fascinating work on his exploration of the world. In particular this work looks at the Roald Amundsen search for the Northwest Passage, in which Hanssen participated.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, five plates, and maps.

Collated, complete.

With a foreword by Vice-Admiral E. R. G. R. Evans.

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.