Andree's Story: The Complete Record of His Polar Flight,

Andree, Salomon August; (Edward Adams-Ray, Translator)

Published by Blue Ribbon Books, New York, 1930

Swedish balloonist Salomon Andree attempted to make the first balloon flight from Sweden to the North Pole in 1897. Equipment difficulties doomed the mission and he and his crew of two disappeared after two days after the balloon crashed on the ice. They attempted to In 1930 their last camp, diaries and bodies were discovered and their fate became clear. This book, published in the same year of their discovery utilizes their diaries and photographs in telling their story. This is the Blue Ribbon Books "Boys Edition." Contains end paper maps of their flight and attempted walk back to safety. Original pictorial hard cover binding. A little age spotting to the end papers and the pages are very lightly age toned, else this is a clean, tight copy with no owner's name and no internal or external markings. Please inquire if you would like more information.; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 250 pages. Seller Inventory # 21594

Bibliographic Details

Title: Andree's Story: The Complete Record of His ...
Publisher: Blue Ribbon Books, New York
Publication Date: 1930
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good+
Edition: Boy's Edition.