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Norway and Its Glaciers Visited in 1851by Forbes, James
DescriptionEdinburgh: A & C Black, 1853. A recent fine binding in 3/4 brown morocco, with marbled boards and matching endpapers. Raised bands, gilt decoration on the bands, and fresh gilt title on the spine. Pages xxiv,349 with index. In fine condition, with no prior owner marks inside, and pages and plates clean and tight. Handsewn endbands. This was an important scientific work on glaciers, the author a Scottish physicist (1809-1868). The second half of the book compares glaciers in Switzerland, and includes his ascent (the first British) of Jungfrau in 1841. Especially interesting as the Norwegian and Swiss glaciers shrink with global warming. Handsome volume with beautiful plates. Abbey Travel 257. . First Edition. Illus. by 10 Color Lithographs, 2 Maps (1 folding) Plus Text Illustrations. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Similar books from this booksellerFrom this bookseller's Travel catalog.
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