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    Reference 2413 (1813)
    Category Arctic;
    Author De Long, George W.; De Long, Emma (Editor)
    Title THE VOYAGE OF THE JEANNETTE: The Ship and Ice Journals of George W. De Long Lieutenant -Commander of the Polar Expedition of 1879-1881. Edited by his wife Emma de Long. 2 volumes.
    Publishing Information London: Kegan Paul, Trench and Company, 1883.
    Description 1st UK Edition: Vol I - xii, 1-440 pages, Vol II - x, 441-911 pages, illustrated, 16 engraved plates including portraits, plus vignettes, maps and charts and diagrams, (2 large folding maps) Ex library with red cloth covers with original covers pasted to fronts, black end papers. Library stamp on rear of title page, both volumes and withdrawn stamp on top of contents page. Volume 2, some evidence of water staining to some pages. Occaisional spotting, mainly to prelims but overall a very nice copy of this rare title. George W. De Long was a naval officer and explorer, who is best remembered for his role as the leader of the Jeannette Expedition of the late 19th century. This expedition saw a U.S. ship seek to travel to the North Pole via the Bering Strait. This journey resulted in the death of many crew members, including De Long. This particular set of work was edited by De Long's wife, Emma De Long.
    Price £450.00
    Keywords Arctic S1-Arc
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