THE FRIENDLY ARCTIC: The Story Of Five Years In Polar Regions.
Stefansson, Vilhjalmur
Published by MacMillan, New York, 1922
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Signed by Author. 1st US Edition: SIGNED BY AUTHOR xxxi, 784 pages, illustrated, 68 pages b/w plates, 9 maps (2 folding maps in rear pocket). Original covers. Contains preface by Stefansson, foreword by Gilbert Grosvenor and introduction by Sir Robert Borden, describing the origin and the organisation of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, 1913-1918. Shelf wear, signature of author on front end paper, front end paper cracked at hinge. Contents clean. Original maps in rear pocket. A nice clean copy. This is the first USA edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Signed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2876. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Seller Inventory # 2876
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Title: THE FRIENDLY ARCTIC: The Story Of Five Years...
Publisher: MacMillan, New York
Publication Date: 1922
Binding: Hardcover (Original Cloth)
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.
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The Friendly Arctic V2 - The Story of Five Years in Polar Regions
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Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1163580902
ISBN 13: 9781163580905
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8°, Hardcover. Condition: Gut. first edition. 424 S. good condition Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1100. Seller Inventory # 417774
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The Friendly Arctic: The Story of Five Years in Polar Regions
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The Macmillan Co., New York, 1943
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. New Edition. Green cloth, lettered in gilt. Minor rubbing to corners and spine extremities, text block edges typically tanned/foxed. Firm binding, clean interior though with mild cigarette odor to contents, nothing objectionable. xxxvii,812 pp., illus., lacking folding maps in rear pocket. 1st thus (of New Edition, with new material): Jan. 1943. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # RS577
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The Friendly Arctic The Story Of Five Years In Polar Regions
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The Macmillan Company, 1939
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Blue cloth with gilt titles. Preliminary papers to title page with foxing, a laid in NYT Stefansson obituary has toned the two opposing pages, covers lightly soiled, half title page with a two inch separation, rubbing at spine ends and corners. Both folding maps, one colored, in rear pocket in very nice condition. Contents clean and tight with no marks or inscriptions. PayPal accepted. Seller Inventory # 002900
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The Friendly Arctic: The Story of Five Years in Polar Regions (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of Arctic exploration, chronicling the author's audacious five-and-a-half-year expedition into the largely uncharted territory north of Alaska. Challenging the prevailing beliefs about the Arctic as a barren and desolate wasteland, the author presents a groundbreaking perspective, portraying the region as a surprisingly hospitable and resource-rich environment. The narrative traces the evolution of Arctic exploration, highlighting the shift from early expeditions that relied on external supplies to the author's innovative approach of living off the land, adopting Inuit survival techniques, and utilizing the abundance of wildlife. The author's meticulous observations and scientific inquiries challenge long-held misconceptions about the Arctic's capacity to sustain life, revealing a vibrant ecosystem teeming with seals, birds, and other fauna. Thematic threads woven throughout the book explore the adaptability of human beings to extreme environments, the significance of cultural exchange, and the profound interconnectedness of humanity and nature. By demonstrating the potential for sustainable living within the Arctic, this book offers a fresh understanding of this often-misunderstood region and its enduring allure for explorers and adventurers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282026059_0
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ILLUSTRATED (illustrator). Facsimile Reprint, 2 Volumes, xxxi + 386; 387 - 765, illustrated, hardcovers, glossy blue and white boards, black lettered, very good condition with no markings or annotations, Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprints, circa 2000. Seller Inventory # AMZ/1547
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