Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During the Nineteenth Century: Being Detailed Accounts of the Several Expeditions to the North Seas both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure and others including the first Grinnell expedition, under Lieutenant De Haven, and the final effort of Dr. E.K. Kane in search of Sir John Franklin

Smucker, Samuel Mosheim (1823-1863) and Allison, William L.

Published by William L. Allison Co., New York, 1886

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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Dark brown pebbled leather over the spine a part of the board to similarly colored cloth, spine titles in gilt; frontispiece and in-text illustrations. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, even page toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Remainder stamp on lower edge. 12mo; 7.5 inches tall, 640 pages. The author was an American historical writer and popular biographer. This book is a nice overview of early 19th century Arctic Explorations. Seller Inventory # 16286

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Title: Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During ...

Publisher: William L. Allison Co., New York

Publication Date: 1886

Binding: A Very Good Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued

Edition: A Reprint Edition.

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