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1867 The Open Polar Sea by Dr I.I. Hayes Antique North Pole Exploration Book

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1867 The Open Polar Sea by Dr I.I. Hayes Antique North Pole Exploration Book

The Open Polar Sea - A Narrative Of A Voyage Of Discovery Towards The North Pole In The Schooner "United States".
By Dr I.I. Hayes
Published by Hurd and Houghton: New York 1867 1st Edition

" The Open Polar Sea - A Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery Towards the North Pole in the Schooner "United States" (1867), by Dr. I. I. Hayes, is a gripping firsthand account of one of America's most ambitious Arctic expeditions. Commanding the schooner United States, Hayes set out in 1860 in pursuit of the long-debated theory of an ice-free polar sea, documenting the perilous journey through Baffin Bay and Smith Sound into the high Arctic. His narrative blends scientific observation with vivid descriptions of icebound landscapes, treacherous navigation, and encounters with Inuit communities. Detailed maps and engravings accompany his text, providing a rare visual record of the Arctic regions as understood in the mid-nineteenth century, at a time when polar exploration stirred both scientific curiosity and national pride.

Published by Hurd and Houghton, New York, the first edition captures the endurance and idealism that defined the heroic age of exploration. Hayes's writing reveals both the hardships and the exhilaration of discovery, combining scientific precision with literary elegance. Beyond its geographical significance, the work reflects a profound human struggle against nature's extremes and the enduring lure of the unknown. This scarce and important volume will appeal to collectors of polar exploration, maritime history enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by the bold spirit of nineteenth-century scientific adventure. "

Light wear and a few marks to covers and spine as shown. Outer spine has minor damage to the top and the remnants of an old stain towards the lower third as shown. Contains a library bookplate with no other signs of institutional ownership. A contemporary inscription is present. Includes all 9 full page illustrations/plates/maps. Pages and plates particularly clean and bright. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 22.5cm x 16cm x 3.75cm - 454 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Maps"]
Region: North America
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and a few marks to covers and spine as shown. Outer spine has minor damage to the top and the remnants of an old stain towards the lower third as shown. Contains a library bookplate with no other signs of institutional ownership. A contemporary inscription is present. Includes all 9 full page illustrations/plates/maps. Pages and plates particularly clean and bright. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Dr I.I. Hayes
Publisher: Hurd and Houghton: New York
Year Printed: 1867
Sub-subject: North Pole