1935 Discovery The Story of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

This book is the first edition, in the original, unclipped dustwrapper. Richard Byrd was a pioneering aviator and polar explorer, who began his first Arctic expedition in 1928, with his second one beginning in 1934. On his second expedition, Byrd spent five months on his own, operating a meteorological station, an attempt that almost cost him his life. 'Discovery' tell of Byrd's personal experiences in the Arctic, from the exploration and scientific achievements, to the dangers he encountered. With twenty-two double-sided photographic plates. Label to the rear pastedown 'From the books of JW Robinson Co.' Collated; complete.