[Antarctic] Watson, R. A.

USARP United States Antarctic Research Program, National Science Foundation.

Washington DC: National Science Foundation, 1963. Paperback. Signed at front cover by R. A. Watson, the weather observer at Mawson Station for whom Watson Ridge, a partially snow-covered rock ridge southeast of Mount Storegutt, Enderby Land, was named. The booklet is intended to provide information on the program to those involved in Antarctic research. Contents include a 'Description of the program', 'Facilities for research in Antarctica', 'Grants for Antarctic Research', and 'Text of Antarctic Treaty'. Oblong 8vo, 32pp, b&w photographs throughout, maps, maps at endpapers. Rubbed at corners. Very good overall. Item #15747

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