Discovery from Naval Marine Archive

Lind Publications, 1983, pg. 334, including general and vessel index. illustrated bw photos, maps, sketches and schedules. Good condition/ dj gd with several minor tears taped. Early history of discovery and revolution, extensive steamboat transport leading into to railroads. Book heavy extra postage required.

Doubleday and Co, 1972. 1st. ill. bw, col., 288 p. includes index, very good/fair.dust jacket taped. The 1872 voyage of The Challenger took her around the world on a pioneer voyage of immense importance. Sponsored by the Royal Society and the University of Edinburgh, the aim was to study the oceans and discover new species and places. … Read more about this item

Macmillan of Canada, 1961. 1st. good/good, 171 pgs .Hugh MacLennan's celebration of seven great rivers of Canada and the roles they have played in the development of the country. The MacKenzie,  St. Lawrence, Fraser. Red, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and St. John

Harcourt, Brace, New York , 1940. 1st. fair plus. cloth covers, some top staining on edges, bumping of boards, spine faded. The story of the Pacific Ocean, its exploration and settlement.  Amusing pen and ink sketches throughout by the author.