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 Bellot, J (Introduction by M Paul Boiteau): VOYAGE AUX MERS POLAIRES A LA RECHERCHE DE SIR JOHN FRANKLIN: Avec une Introduction par M. Paul Boiteau et accompagne d'une carte des regions Arctiques. Nouvelle edition, illustree par M Ad. Beaune. , Paris: Garnier Freres, Libraires-Editeurs, 1880New Edition; French Text; (Title translates: JOURNEY TO THE POLAR SEAS IN SEARCH OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN: With an Introduction by Dr. Paul Boiteau and accompanies a map of the Arctic. Revised edition, illustrated by M Ad Beaune.) lix, 487pp, illustrated, 37 b/w illustrations, 1 folding map. Red cloth covers with blind stamped decoration to boards and gilt titling and decoration to spine, peg, cloth eps. A young French naval officer, Bellot volunteered for British service in the search for the missing Sir John Franklin, and accompanied the expedition of 1851-52 under command of Sir William Kennedy on Lady Franklin's yacht, the Prince Albert. This book describes that voyage to Prince Regent Inlet and investigation of the territory between Somerset Island and the Boothia Peninsula, including the discovery of Bellot Strait. Gift inscription to half title. Needs rebinding, some damp staining to prelims, foxing. Good (Book ref. 2020) £90.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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