The World’s Great Adventure by Francis Trevelyan Miller 1930 1st Edition HC

Description: 1930 first edition, published just after Byrd's North and South polar flights. The World's Great Adventure -- 1000 Years of Polar Exploration Including the Heroic Achievements of Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd explores the history of polar exploration over the course of 1000 years, covering the incredible journeys of explorers who braved the harsh Arctic and Antarctic environments in search of new discoveries and scientific knowledge. The book includes detailed accounts of expeditions led by famous explorers such as Roald Amundsen, Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, and Fridtjof Nansen. It also delves into the lesser-known journeys of explorers who contributed significantly to our understanding of the polar regions. One of the central figures of the book is Admiral Richard Evelyn Bird, whose heroic achievements in polar exploration are highlighted. The book describes his expeditions to both the North and South Poles, as well as his contributions to scientific research in the field. Forewords by General A. W. Greely, U.S. Army, Retired and Dr. Henry Fairfield Osborn. Illustrated. 384 pages, withe map endpapers. -------------------------- Used, about very good. Some shelf and handling wear, mainly at the top and bottom of the spine. Corners are bumped, and the top corners show wear. A previous owner's attractive bookplate shows an airplane passing over a raven in flight.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Bronxville, New York

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