NARES GEORGE S Narrative of a Voyage to the Polar Sea During

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NARES, GEORGE S. Narrative of a Voyage to the Polar Sea During 1875-6 in H.M. Ships 'Alert' and 'Discovery.' 2 folding maps, plates (including 6 mounted Woodburytypes). 2 volumes. 8vo, publisher's green cloth, minor wear and surface abrasions, a bit cocked; repaired tear to one map, scattered minor foxing; early owner's signature on the half-titles, small inked library stamp on the front pastedowns. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1878

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first edition. Nares's 1875-76 attempt at the North Pole via Smith Sound, with explorations of northwest Greenland and Ellesmere Island, was the first significant British Arctic expedition following the search for Franklin. Although failing to reach the Pole, the expedition did achieve record Norths for both ship (82º28'N) and sledge (83º20'26"N) and discovered Capes Aldrich and Columbia, the northernmost point of land in the Canadian Arctic. Arctic Bibliography 12026a.

From the library of Dr. John M. Levinson, with his bookplate.