Three Years of Arctic Service an Account of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-1884 and the Attainment of the Farthest North Author: Greely, Adolphus W. Place: New York Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons Date: 1886 Description: 2 volumes. xxv, [1], 428; xii, [2], 444 pp. Nine maps, including two folding and one in rear pocket. (4to) 24x15 cm (9½x6”), blue pictorial cloth. First American Edition. The tremendous story of Greely's grueling Arctic expedition, ending with the party's long privation and the rescue of the survivors. Greely hand explored far northern Greenland; the expedition was fraught with dissension and lost a number of men. "Includes accounts of the battle with ice on the sea, the sledge journeys, the life of the men in camp and on the march, and the geography of territory explored; with a chapter on polar ice" - Arctic Bibliography. Lot Amendments Condition: Wear on corners and bottom edge; bookplate on front pastedown of both volumes, hinges cracked, faint toning to textblock, large folding map in 2 pieces with large horizontal tear, some tears at folds and expected toning; very good. Item number: 325005
Three Years of Arctic Service an Account of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-1884 and the Attainment of the Farthest North Author: Greely, Adolphus W. Place: New York Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons Date: 1886 Description: 2 volumes. xxv, [1], 428; xii, [2], 444 pp. Nine maps, including two folding and one in rear pocket. (4to) 24x15 cm (9½x6”), blue pictorial cloth. First American Edition. The tremendous story of Greely's grueling Arctic expedition, ending with the party's long privation and the rescue of the survivors. Greely hand explored far northern Greenland; the expedition was fraught with dissension and lost a number of men. "Includes accounts of the battle with ice on the sea, the sledge journeys, the life of the men in camp and on the march, and the geography of territory explored; with a chapter on polar ice" - Arctic Bibliography. Lot Amendments Condition: Wear on corners and bottom edge; bookplate on front pastedown of both volumes, hinges cracked, faint toning to textblock, large folding map in 2 pieces with large horizontal tear, some tears at folds and expected toning; very good. Item number: 325005
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