A Relic of Ross
The wary book-hunter is always on the alert for the unexpected. “Arctic and Antarctic, The Economy of Human Life . 1808. 12mo. morocco”, in a book-list was the unexpected spoor which led to the capture of a rare specimen and afforded a sidelit glimpse of the mind of a great explorer.
Published in: | Polar Record |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1941
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s003224740003998x https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S003224740003998X |
Summary: | The wary book-hunter is always on the alert for the unexpected. “Arctic and Antarctic, The Economy of Human Life . 1808. 12mo. morocco”, in a book-list was the unexpected spoor which led to the capture of a rare specimen and afforded a sidelit glimpse of the mind of a great explorer. |
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