I. J. Hayes & J. L. M. Reclus - La terre de désolation, Excursion d'été au Groenland - 1874

Superb illustrated edition of this work that combines exploration narrative and descriptive geography, reflecting the growing interest of the 19th century in polar regions.

Hayes, an American explorer, recounts his expeditions in the icy regions of Greenland, describing the ice floes, the extreme navigation conditions, and interactions with local populations, while Reclus, a French geographer, provides a scientific and synthetic perspective by placing these observations within a comprehensive view of human and physical geography.

The work highlights the ruggedness and beauty of these so-called 'lands of desolation,' emphasizing both their isolation and their strategic role in understanding climates and maritime routes.

The style alternates between vivid narration and methodical analysis, which makes it both an adventure testimony and a scientific document.

It thus embodies the meeting between the explorer's personal experience and the encyclopedic rigor of the geographer, offering a polar fresco that blends science, literature, and the imagination of the 19th century.

I. J. Hayes & J. L. M. Reclus - The Land of Desolation, Summer Excursion to Greenland - 1874 - Hachette et Cie -
IV-360 Pages

Good condition of the binding, work in its red half-leather edition, signs of use, gilded edges, smooth spine decorated with gold lines, gilded titling.

Good interior condition, rare foxing, work enriched with 43 engravings and a map!

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