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Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text provides an insight into the early history of the Polar regions, and tells the stories of Man's first exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic, and subsequent expeditions. The history of individual Polar expeditions has been told many times, but usually only as personal accounts of individual adventures. This misses the overall context of polar exploration - why the British depended on ponies, or plant-eating animals (on the only continent where plants don't grow), why Franklin's men perished when the local Eskimos were eking out an existence around them (and reporting Franklin's demise), and why the Scandinavians were always better than anybody else.The first map of Antarctica was produced in 1556 - the Vikings visited the Arctic 1,000 years before. In 2001, the US Base at the South Pole is manned 365 days a year. The book tells the whole story of how the two last wildernesses, at either end of the world, were discovered, conquered and tamed. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Published by Collins, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: Muse Book Shop, DeLand, FL, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition.
Published by HarperCollins 2002, 2002
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Quarto softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
Published by Harper Collins, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 0007142242ISBN 13: 9780007142248
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: F. First Edition. 4to. original pictorial paper wraps (a trifle rubbed & marked); pp. 224, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (1.2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A near fine copy.
Published by Harper Collins, Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 000711124XISBN 13: 9780007111244
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated First Published 2002; full number-line beginning w/1. Smooth glossy pictorial boards matching wrapper in design, fine. Heavy stock semi-gloss pages, fine; no writing. Deep sea colored endpapers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Thick pictorial dust wrapper, fine; unclipped 19.99 GBP, protected in new clear sleeve. Fine first edition of this oversize rarity including the enigmatic imagery of Antarctica. Over two hundred full and partial-page photos richly detail this volume. A fascinating history of exploration at center and ends of Earth. These stories chronicle feats of bravery, blind ambition, and rivalry set in hostile environments. Details early and modern history of the Polar regions, and the stories of first exploration. Polar expeditions has been told many times, but usually as personal accounts of individual adventures. Why the British depended on ponies, or plant-eating animals (on the only continent where plants don't grow), why Franklin's men perished when the local Eskimos were eking out an existence around them (and reporting Franklin's demise), and why the Scandinavians were always better than anybody else. The first map of Antarctica was produced in 1556 - the Vikings visited the Arctic 1,000 years before. In 2001, the United States base in Antarctica is manned 365 days a year. Here is the whole story of how these frozen distant lands were discovered, conquered and tamed. Clues reside within for those with eyes to see. Includes detailed bibliography and index. Printed and bound in Hong Kong. 224 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.