1971 Americans in Antarctica 1775-1948

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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

The first edition of this work. American Geographical Society special publication no. 39. 

A history of American exploration of Antarctica from 1775 to 1948, with notes on early American Sealers, and sketches of voyages and expeditions such as the 'Hersilia,' the Fanning-Pendleton Sealing Fleet, the Palmer-Pendleton Expedition, the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions &c. 

Celebrating American progress in Antarctic exploration. Written by Kenneth J Bertrand. 

From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back, with his pictorial bookplate to 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.