Thomas Lt Comm M B (1 results)

folio [32x21cm]. original card covers. 86 pages including photographs and maps. cloth spine fraying at top and foot. a little marking to boards, otherwise a good clean copy. the aims of the expedition were to explore and climb the Schweizerland area of East Greenland, carry out a programme of geological and botanical work, to provide leadership training and experience of polar conditions, to promote the opportunities provided by the Royal Navy Ski and Mountaineering Club (sponsors of the expedition), and to give beneficial publicity to the Royal Navy. the expedition comprised fourteen members, two of whom died as a result of climbing accidents [Please see our storefront page for shipping information].…