Martin Conway - L’alpinisme au spitsberg - 1901
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French edition of Martin Conway's L’alpinisme au Spitzberg, a 212-page hardback published by Hachette in good condition, with the first edition in this format and notes on archaeology and travel dating from 1901.
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the book is a French-language adaptation and summary of the bold expeditions of the British explorer Sir William Martin Conway. He led in 1896 and 1897 the very first successful crossing of the interior of Spitsbergen Island.
The French connection: The renowned French geographer and polar researcher Charles Rabot (whose name is still associated with the Rabot Glacier on Spitsbergen) translated Conway's texts, shortened them, and provided scientific context for the French audience.
Visual elements: The book is richly illustrated with 58 images based on early expedition photography. The engraving in the recognizable oval on your title page shows a small polar boat (a dinghy or kayak) with expedition members, typical of the maritime prelude to such early Arctic journeys.
Publisher: Printed by the prestigious French publisher Librairie Hachette et Cie in Paris, which at the time was known for its high-quality travel and exploration books.
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the book is a French-language adaptation and summary of the bold expeditions of the British explorer Sir William Martin Conway. He led in 1896 and 1897 the very first successful crossing of the interior of Spitsbergen Island.
The French connection: The renowned French geographer and polar researcher Charles Rabot (whose name is still associated with the Rabot Glacier on Spitsbergen) translated Conway's texts, shortened them, and provided scientific context for the French audience.
Visual elements: The book is richly illustrated with 58 images based on early expedition photography. The engraving in the recognizable oval on your title page shows a small polar boat (a dinghy or kayak) with expedition members, typical of the maritime prelude to such early Arctic journeys.
Publisher: Printed by the prestigious French publisher Librairie Hachette et Cie in Paris, which at the time was known for its high-quality travel and exploration books.
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Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Archaeology, Travels
Book title
L’alpinisme au spitsberg
Author/ Illustrator
Martin Conway
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1901
Height
17 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
10 cm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Hachette
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
212
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