1957 Cape of Storms: Trawling off the Coast of North Russia

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Colour Plates, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon, With Dustwrapper

Penned by Hugh Popham, a British poet, historian and biographer. His other works include 'Sea Flight: A Fleet Air Arm Pilot's Story' and 'The Sea Beggars'. This work details his experiences trawling off the coast of North Russia with a fresh and exciting narrative style.

Illustrated with a full colour frontispiece as well as five other colour illustrations, a map and two diagrams. Collated, complete.

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.