Ice-bound on Kolguev. A chapter in the exploration of Arctic Europe to which is added a record of the nartural history of the island . with numerous illustrations by J.T. Nettleship, Charles Whymper and the author and three maps.

TREVOR-BATTYE, Aubyn.

Published by Westminster, Archibald Constable, 1895., 1895

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8vo, pp. xxviii, 458, with frontispiece, 24 plates, 3 folding maps, and illustrations within the text; occasional light foxing; very good in original green cloth, spine lettered in gilt; light wear to extremities and light marks to covers; presentation inscription dated 1900 to front free endpaper.Third edition. The explorer and naturalist Trevor-Battye (1855-1922) reached Kolguyev Island in northern Russia in June 1894 aboard the steam yacht Saxon. 'Along with his assistantThomas Hyland. and his spaniel,Trevor-Battyewas left with supplies and an agreement to be collected by the vessel after one month. An extensive study of the flora and fauna of the island was made, with special attention to its breeding birds, and the island was partly mapped. Unfortunately theSaxonsuffered a breakdown and it was impossible to keep the return appointment . The explorers were therefore marooned on the island. Friendly contact with Samoyed (Nenets) reindeer herders enabled them to leave in September. They then had a1000 milejourney across northern Russia to Archangel in the season ofrasputnya, when travel was normally deemed impossible. Their arduous and sometimes dangerous journey took them almost five weeks.' (ODNB). Seller Inventory # T5058.482

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Title: Ice-bound on Kolguev. A chapter in the ...

Publisher: Westminster, Archibald Constable, 1895.

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Hardcover