Polar Exploration
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Andrew Croft
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam & Charles Black, London, 1947
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear, marks and scratches on cover; spine loosening, pages still in tact; marked tanning of spine and inside pages; first page and spine ex-library stamped
Andrew Croft's Polar Exploration chronicles the harrowing journeys and scientific discoveries made by intrepid adventurers in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This compelling non-fiction work presents a detailed account of the challenges faced, the innovative techniques employed, and the profound impact of these expeditions on our understanding of the Earth's most extreme environments. It illustrates the human spirit's resilience against unforgiving landscapes, detailing the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the history of polar research. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of history, geography, and adventure literature.
Author: Andrew Croft
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam & Charles Black, London, 1947
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear, marks and scratches on cover; spine loosening, pages still in tact; marked tanning of spine and inside pages; first page and spine ex-library stamped
Andrew Croft's Polar Exploration chronicles the harrowing journeys and scientific discoveries made by intrepid adventurers in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This compelling non-fiction work presents a detailed account of the challenges faced, the innovative techniques employed, and the profound impact of these expeditions on our understanding of the Earth's most extreme environments. It illustrates the human spirit's resilience against unforgiving landscapes, detailing the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the history of polar research. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of history, geography, and adventure literature.