Author: Spufford, Francis, and Elizabeth Kolbert (editors)
Title: The Ends of the Earth: The Antarctic a N D the Ends of the Earth: The Arctic; an Anthology of the Finest Writing on the Antarctic, and an Anthology of the Finest Writing on the Arctic
Description: New York, Bloomsbury USA, 2007. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 9 1/2 in. x 6 in. Two books in one binding, fine writing on the Antarctic and the Arctic, anthologized by different editors. One tiny blemish (suspected printer's defect) to one of the boards (the Antarctic side) and a very small (1/8 in. x 1 in.) coffee stain to dustjacket (the Arctic side). 218 pp. + 208 pp. THE ARCTIC: "Comprising the work of novelists, explorers, and natural scientists, this book is both a look back at the history of this exotic place and a rumination of what it means. With contributions from Robert peary, Barry Lopez, Gretel Ehrlich, and many others, it is an encomium to the vastness and beauty of a lonely continent, a commenoration of a place at risk of disappearing" THE ANTARCTIC: "..Here is a compendiumof leaders of their fields, the likes of Scott and Shackleton as well as such distinguished names as Diane Ackerman and even H.P. Lovecraft, claiming the frozen continent for the fantastic. THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: THE ANTARCTIC is a memorable collection of terrific writing -- and a lasting contribution to the literature it celebrates. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket .
Keywords: Arctic, Antarctic
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Title: The Ends of the Earth: The Antarctic a N D the Ends of the Earth: The Arctic; an Anthology of the Finest Writing on the Antarctic, and an Anthology of the Finest Writing on the Arctic
Description: New York, Bloomsbury USA, 2007. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 9 1/2 in. x 6 in. Two books in one binding, fine writing on the Antarctic and the Arctic, anthologized by different editors. One tiny blemish (suspected printer's defect) to one of the boards (the Antarctic side) and a very small (1/8 in. x 1 in.) coffee stain to dustjacket (the Arctic side). 218 pp. + 208 pp. THE ARCTIC: "Comprising the work of novelists, explorers, and natural scientists, this book is both a look back at the history of this exotic place and a rumination of what it means. With contributions from Robert peary, Barry Lopez, Gretel Ehrlich, and many others, it is an encomium to the vastness and beauty of a lonely continent, a commenoration of a place at risk of disappearing" THE ANTARCTIC: "..Here is a compendiumof leaders of their fields, the likes of Scott and Shackleton as well as such distinguished names as Diane Ackerman and even H.P. Lovecraft, claiming the frozen continent for the fantastic. THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: THE ANTARCTIC is a memorable collection of terrific writing -- and a lasting contribution to the literature it celebrates. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket .
Keywords: Arctic, Antarctic
Price: US$ 35.00 Seller: Aardvark Books
- Book number: 85529
- Book number: 85529
See more books from our catalog: Polar Exploration