South Latitude

Description:

First published 1938, reprinted 1947. Dust wrapper states 'This book is a purely personal account of life in the Antarctic, among the whalers in South Geprgia, and on board the Royal Research Ship Discover II ….. the author has made a unique contribution to the literature of adventure in his telling of the Discovery's narrow escape from being trapped by pack-ice in the Weddell Sea, the rescue of the American aviator Lincoln Ellsworth at the Bay of Whales, and the stranding of a survey party of six men on King George Island.'

Condition

Vg in slightly worn d/w (in removeable protective sleeve).