A History of Geographical Discovery and Exploration.

Baker (J.N.L.)

Description:

Baker (J.N.L.) A History of Geographical Discovery and Exploration. George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. London, 1931.
8vo., First Edition, 544pp., illustrated with over 50 maps; original brown cloth gilt (one or two pencil annotations, a tad mellowed otherwise a good copy).
The author was Lecturer in Geography in the University of Oxford. “While many excellent works deal at length with special periods or topics of geographical discover, no single book covers the whole ground in a manner quite suited to the needs of the increasing number of students now reading honours courses in geography in the universities of this country”. Preface

Details:

  • Publisher: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1931
  • Edition: First
  • Overall Condition: a tad mellowed but good
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Lot No: 441
  • Hammer Price: $25
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