With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. Andrees arctic balloon expedition of 1897 was an effort to reach the north pole in which all three expedition members perished. Pushing the boundaries of human potential, the scott expedition will be the longest unsupported polar journey in history and the next chapter in one of the greatest stories of polar exploration. We would love to have a conversation with you about the book you would like to sell. A rugged and audacious polar explorer who maintained her flamboyant lifestyle as a leading society woman, boyd became the first woman to fly over the north pole. World is the single greatest book in the literature of polar exploration. The north pole is in the arctic ocean, which is covered by a huge, floating ice sheet. The book also contains calculations on distances traveled, time elapsed on the journey, and byrds sextant observations of the sun, which he used to figure his position relative to the pole. First uk edition of a highly illustrated book on polar exploration, both south and north, including reports on the beginning of the race to the south pole, marked by weddell, voyages of the erebus and terror, and the swedish antarctica expedition. Historically, this was accomplished by explorers making often arduous travels on foot or by sled in these regions, known as a polar expedition. Glacier books are specialist book dealers, who buy and sell new. Pieces of polar explorers dramatic past live science. Polar explorers from its earliest days, russia was concerned with arctic settlement and development.
Mary shelley was the first in a long line of nineteenthcentury literary writers to depict the arctic and to do so with the intention of interrogating male networks of science, camaraderie and control. The south pole is on land, in the frozen continent of antarctica. Francis spufford explores the british obsession with polar exploration in a book that jan morris, writing in the times, called, a truly majestic work of scholarship, thought and literary imagination. Specializing in penguin and hard to find puffin books as well as large print editions of many well known titles, leura books also has some extremely rare. It is nicely presented and contains plenty of colour photographs. It was founded and run by george edward chamberlain, sr. Polar exploration synonyms, polar exploration antonyms. The epic begins with a brief taste of the conditions avery and his team experienced on the arctic ice before detailing the motivation behind the expedition. One lucky amateur seen here in neverbefore published photos was even included on an expedition. Established late last century, leura books is australias largest second hand book dealer on the internet, with a choice of over 40,000 titles, some rare and some not so rare. One hundred years after humans first set foot at the south pole, more than 100 items from early polar exploration head to the auction block tomorrow in australia, including photographs and.
More information about this seller contact this seller 14. Opening the worst journey in the world completely at random i also reminded myself how brilliant the best polar books are and why i am desperate to see antarctica for myself. Arctic first person narratives and ephemera related to expeditions into the arctic and subarctic regions. Jan 17, 20 the age of polar exploration provided a wealth of information for science to sift, while at the same time fulfilling the aspirations of nations to compete with others and even to stake potential. Pemberley books supplies a large range of polar exploration and other natural history books to order online. Our polar exploration books cover all the early expeditions to both the arctic and. Andree, the first swedish balloonist, proposed a voyage by hydrogen balloon from svalbard to either russia or canada, which was to pass, with luck, straight over the north pole on the way. Top of the world books mountaineering and polar books. Bruce marshall antiquarian rare book seller travel. Polar exploration is the process of exploration of the polar regions of earth the arctic region and antarctica particularly with the goal of reaching the north pole and south pole, respectively. Rare books london antiquarian books online shapero rare books. Polar exploration in the arctic and antarctic weareteachers.
The book is an interesting read and i recommend it those with an interest in polar expeditions but no experience in this activity. By bernie thompson vehicles feature more electrical and electronic components every year, with no end in sight. National geographic polar explorations taught by multiple professors travel to the polar regions on an exquisite visual journey guided by five arctic and antarctic experts who reveal the science, culture, and history of these majestic locations. These arctic explorers and their books are the real northpolar stars, according to john r. Frankenstein, arctic exploration and mary shelleys critique. If you are interested in having us take a look at your book, please fill out the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. In an age when polar exploration was akin to space exploration today, sir john franklins journeys of discovery captured the popular imagination. First editions and rare books, including copies in fine bindings, relating to travel and exploration in the polar regions, the arctic and antarctica. Specialists in books and manuscripts on travel and exploration, natural history, and science, issuing catalogues on a range of subjects and exhibiting at aba and pbfa book fairs. During the 19th century most european people were more interested in arctic exploration. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition.
Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Polar exploration is the exploration of the lands around the north and south poles. Polar exploration shackleton, scott, oates, amundsen. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. The book consists of 27 parts ordered chronically and spans more than 100 years of polar exploration from 1818 to 1929. Michael marinaro, wn1m for the intrepid explorers setting out to the north and south poles, wireless communication was invaluable. The greatest polar exploration literature shapero rare books. The first edition offers collectors the finest selection of notable rare books by important world figures. After georges death in 2005, his daughter ann maroe took over and has continued in bringing to its customers rare, unusual, one of a kind books and ephemera. The hostile and dangerous regions of the arctic and antarctic have attracted explorers since the 19th century.
Science lessons can examine topics such as weather conditions, wildlife, marine life, and technological innovations born out of polar expeditions, while social studies classes can explore the geography, historical expeditions, and the personal and government ambitions behind. He was also attending the international arctic forum. Youll encounter incredible wildlife, learn about the heroic era of polar exploration, discover how indigenous peoples thrive in these climates, and gain valuable tips on how to take captivating photographs in the otherworldly landscapes. These arctic explorers and their books are the real north polar stars, according to john r. So here, to while away the long cold evenings, is a reading list of some of my favourite polar books. The age of polar exploration provided a wealth of information for science to sift, while at the same time fulfilling the aspirations of nations to compete with others and even to stake potential. It packs a lot of storytelling into a small, light and airy space. The museum tells the story of polar exploration and reveals how the data gathered 100 years ago is used to help explain climate change today. Putin is exploring the arctic in this crazy russian 6x6. The two poles are among the coldest, windiest, and most remote places on the planet. Travel to the polar regions with five arctic and antarctic experts on an exquisite visual journey, produced in partnership with national geographic.
Chet ross rare books specializes in first person narratives and scientific research related to exploration of the polar regions. John is currently writing a book about his north pole expedition, lecturing to all types of audiences and working as a polar guide. Rare book dealers like shapero inhabit the same areas of london as book collectors such as sir joseph banks used to house their collections. In the earliest days of antarctic exploration, the vessels were sailing ships, they rarely entered pack ice as the ships means of propulsion was essentially the same as that of the ice itself, so unless the ice dispersed, great difficulty could be had in extracting the ship. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. Jun 16, 2010 the museum tells the story of polar exploration and reveals how the data gathered 100 years ago is used to help explain climate change today. We have an extensive stock of books on all the mountain and polar regions of the world. The worst journey in the world by apsley cherrygarrard, endurance. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in a true story of extreme adventure. The greatest ever account of polar exploration literary hub. Chet ross rare books specializes in first person narratives and scientific research related to exploration of the polar regions and other voyages. Polar exploration in the first half of the 20th century, amateur radio aided polar expeditions. Rare books featuring polar exploration chet ross rare books.
The diary revealed that byrds trimotor fokker monoplane developed an oil leak when the two men were about 150 miles 240 kilometers from the pole. Dixie dansercoer has written a book that needed to be written, as a modern handbook for polar expeditions has been a long time coming. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Our online features offer a taste of the quality provided by the book collector in our quarterly journals. Thirty years in the arctic regions mario cortese, aged 11, was researching for a project that eight children from class 4h were doing on polar exploration, when he came across the name of. Polar exploration rare books and first editions bauman rare books. Polar exploration famous polar explorers dk find out. The 10 greatest polar expedition books alastair humphreys. Explore imagery from the heroic endeavours of polar exploration, including the search for the northwest passage and the race to the south pole. A huge, frozen ocean the arctic ocean surrounds the north pole, while a vast area of frozen land antarctica surrounds the south pole. Actual exploration began during the eighteenth century and continued, although russia took little part in the classic race for the north and south poles.
Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Russian president vladimir putin was exploring ice caves in arctic russia in a trekol 6x6 offroad suv. We are strong in travel and exploration, especially the polar regions, americana, modern first editions and books on books. We have and open shop and carry a broad range on antiquarian material. The study of polar exploration has many applications in the classroom.
Costanza joined the team at 32 saint george street in march 2019. Located in cincinnati, ohio and vero beach, fl, we take great pride in carrying books that are important around the world, but also in our local community. Polar exploration information on polar ice cap the great. Each chapter covers major expedition or achievement within two pages. Sep 19, 2011 one hundred years after humans first set foot at the south pole, more than 100 items from early polar exploration head to the auction block tomorrow in australia, including photographs and. Polar exploration article about polar exploration by the.
We have rare antiquarian and secondhand books, scientific papers, reports, photographs, maps and ephemera on antarctica, the arctic, the polar regions including greenland and iceland as well as on exploration, mountaineering and whaling. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. I want to find out more about how she became familiar with these networks outside the conventional assumption that she learned all her science from percy shelley and his colleagues. Pfirman, barnard college, chair of the department of environmental science and alena wels hirschorn 58 and martin hirschorn professor of environmental and applied sciences. The first edition is interested in buying specific rare books and we offer great prices and secure payment options. Here, we explain how these motors work and how to diagnose them when they arent working properly. Jul 10, 2012 dixie dansercoer has written a book that needed to be written, as a modern handbook for polar expeditions has been a long time coming. Mark james was formerly an associate director at christies king street, and head of the travel departments at henry sotheran ltd and bernard quaritch ltd. The poles are the coldest and most remote regions on earth. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.