Nares, Capt. Sir G. S.; Feilden, H.W.

Narrative of A Voyage to the Polar Sea During 1875-6 in H.M. Ships 'Alert' and 'Discovery'... with Notes on the Natural History, Vol. 1 only.

London: Sampson, Low & Marston, 1878. Hardcover book. Sir George Strong Nares [1831-1915], was Royal Navy Vice-Admiral, commander of the Challenger Expedition and commander of the British Arctic Expedition and of the first ship to pass through the Suez Canal.

8vo, 395pp, green cloth with gilt and black text on spine. Includes map of Smith Sound Kennedy & Robeson Channels, b&w illustrations, 2 plates tipped in. Hinges cracked, spine tips frayed, binding strong. As is. Good -. Item #29330

Price: $225.00