Hayes, J. Gordon: THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE. , London: Thornton Butterworth,1932.

1st Edition; 318 pp, plus 2 pp of advertisements. Illustrated with 31 photographs, some by Herber Ponting plus 11 maps and charts.Original green cloth, blind stamped colophon on both covers, gilt titling on front and spine. An interesting early history of the "Heroic Age" of exploration at the South Pole, starting at the beginning of the 20th Century up until the introduction of aviation. Drawing upon firsthand accounts, official documents and close relationships to the explorers, Hayes paints a vivid picture of the expeditions of Scott, Shackleton, Mawson, Wilkins, Byrd and others. Includes numerous photographs and charts plus useful bibliography of Antarctic exploration. Covers very faded and small overscribbled signature on fep otherwise Very Good (Book ref. 816)  £40.00

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