1943 Le Chevalier des Glaces

Description

Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Rebound

In the original French.

An exploration of the adventures of Jean-Baptiste Charcot in the Antarctic.

Illustrated with plates and in-text illustrations.

Written by Marc Dubu.

With a preface by Louis Gillet.

Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.

Bookplate of Kenn Back 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.