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  • The Crevasse – A Critical Response to “Flaws in the Ice” – [In defence of Douglas Mawson] – Karyn Bradford – signed by the Author.

    The Crevasse – A Critical Response to “Flaws in the Ice” – [In defence of Douglas Mawson] – Karyn Bradford – signed by the Author.

    Published by the Polar experts Erskine Press – soft cover 2015. Larger octavo format, 96 pages, wrapped cover, excellent condition. Signed by the author on title.

    David Day in his book Flaws in the Ice went about destroying Mawson’s legendary reputation partly supported by Madigan’s Diaries, just recently published. Day went much deeper and tested responsibility for the deaths of Ninnis and Mertz.

    Karyn Bradford, herself a distinguished Polar author had had enough and armed with a meaningful analysis puts a strong case in favour of Mawson – enough to cool his many admirers anyway.

    Mawson put back on the top shelf by Bradford!

     

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    $40.00

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  • Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet – Two Volumes – Sven Hedin – First Editions -1909

    Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet – Two Volumes – Sven Hedin – First Editions -1909

    Published by MacMillan and Co, London first editions 1909. A third volume was added a few years later ….

    Thick royal octavo volumes 436 pages and 441 pages with 388 illustrations from photographs and sketches by the author, some in colour. Seven maps at end of Vol I and 3 colour fold out maps at end of Vol II. Original burgundy cloth covered boards with gilt decoration to front cover still quite bright. A little rubbed on the joints and a couple of old marks to the boards. Some age generally, still an excellent set of this valuable account.

    Swedish explorer Sven Hedin (1865-1952), despite efforts to stop him, made his way “undercover” into Tibet and explored the southern and western regions. He claimed the discovery of major mountain systems and the sources of major rivers (Brahmaputra, Indus and Subtle) flowing east. He explored extensively around Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash and spent time in Shigatse where he interacted with Panchen Lama. A special Asian collectable.

    Classic Travel account Sven Hedin in Tibet

     

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    $390.00

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