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T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, London, 1861. A biography of arctic navigator and whaler, William Scoresby. Included are accounts of Scoresby's regular voyages to the Greenland fishery, his exploration and scientific investigation into arctic geography, meteorology, magnetism and natural history, his inventions of various navigating and whaling aids and equipment, his later work as a minister, and his visits to America and Australia. In the appendix the author enumerates a total of ninety-one separate books and journal articles written by Scoresby on theological, literary and scientific subjects. Gatefold engraved map (frontis.) & 5 coloured plates. With inscription by the author in front. Extensive appendix in back. Memoirs of Dr. Scoresby's scientific voyages from 1789. Boards tooled gold block insignia; new purple cloth covered end boards. 406pp, 200 x 125 mm.
