Cape Horn: The Story of the Cape Horn Region ...from the Days of the First Discoverers .. recounting the exploits of Magellan, Drake, Schouten, Fitzroy, Darwin, Melville ..
by RIESENBERG, Felix
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New York: Dodd, Mead & Co, 1939. hardcover. very good. Colored frontispiece by Gordon Grant, many illustrations and charts. 452pp. 4to, blue buckram. New York: Dodd Mead & Co., 1939. Very good<br/><br/>
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The story of the Cape Horn region, including the Straits of Magellan, from the days of the first discoveries, through the glorious age of sail, to the present time, recounting the exploits of Magellan, Drake, Schouten, Fitzroy, Darwin, Melville and many others, including the author's own experiences.
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- Argosy Book Store (US)
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- 32935
- Title
- Cape Horn: The Story of the Cape Horn Region ...from the Days of the First Discoverers .. recounting the exploits of Magellan, Drake, Schouten, Fitzroy, Darwin, Melville ..
- Author
- RIESENBERG, Felix
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Publisher
- Dodd, Mead & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1939
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- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...