Thulia, un Relato Del Antarctico

J. C. Palmer

Published by Department de Estudios Historicos Navales, Buenos Aires, 1962

About this Item

An uncommon illustrated polar tale, in English and translated to Spanish. This work is both an English and Spanish translation of a poem detailing the adventures told in the journals of the USS 'Flying Fish', which undertook an exploration expedition between 1838 and 1842 for the United States.Containing an appendix outlining the story.Illustrated, and containing sheet music.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. Rebound in a full cloth binding with a leather spine label. Externally lovely. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age-toned but otherwise clean. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 769R68

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thulia, un Relato Del Antarctico
• Publisher: Department de Estudios Historicos Navales, Buenos Aires
• Publication Date: 1962
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry