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Arctic Voyage w/ descriptions of Eskimo life
Arctic Voyage w/ descriptions of Eskimo life
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Author: Hall, Charles Francis
Title: Life with the Esquimaux: the Narrative of Captain Charles Francis Hall, of the Whaling Barque "George Henry," from the 29th May, 1860, to the 13th of September, 1862.
Place Published: London
Publisher:Sampson Low, Son, and Marston
Date Published: 1864
Description:

2 volumes. xvi, 324; xii, 352 pp. Illustrated from numerous engravings, with maps including large folding map. 21.5x13 cm (8½x5"), period quarter calf with cloth boards, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. First Edition.

Exploration mostly around Baffin Island, with detailed descriptions of Eskimo life, sledding, food, the cold and its effects, terrain, and the discovery of remains of the Frobisher encampment. Folding map titled "A Chart of Frobisher Bay..." measuring 40.5x57 cm (16x22½") with 4 smaller inset maps.



Condition
Light wear and soiling to calf and cloth, some bumping to corners; scattered faint foxing, bindings solid, a bit of creasing and soiling to map, reinforced with canvas; very good.
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