Sunday, June 27, 2010
Minute Stories of Famous Explorers by Jerome S. Kates (1934)
I really dig library book sales. All paperbacks are 50 cents and hardcovers are a dollar. I found this gem this weekend. It's a 1934 book that describes the exploits of 73 explorers, some more famous than others. The format is right up my alley. On the left side, you have a hand drawn map with the explorer's route(s). Accompanying each map are three illustrations showing his hardships. On the right side is a brief blurb about the man and his accomplishment. Here is a sampling:
The cover. The book is in pretty decent shape, save the missing spine.
The paper stock is thick and sturdy. I can't tell if this is a children's book or not.
The list of explorers.
Part 2 of the list.
This page is on the left side and shows Lief Ericsson's journey and travails.
This is the right side and describes his accomplishment.
Here is a more obscure explorer. Salmon Andree tried to fly over the North Pole with a balloon. He was not successful.
Andree's fateful trip.
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3 comments:
Pretty cool indeed. Travelogues are the best. Have you ever read any Alan Booth? Looking for the Lost and Roads to Sata are masterpieces IMO.
They just opened up a $1 used book store here at the Chula Vista mall - picked up "Ths Story of Language", "A Short Cultural History of Japan" and Lee Iococca's autobiography for literally, pocket change.
@Alan. Our local used book store just shut its doors. Sad. I will check out Alan Booth. Thanks for the tip.
Love this book! We have my great-grandfather's copy and it was always a favorite growing up.
Found your blog post because I thought I'd google the book. I had never really looked into it's value or anything.
Doesn't look like it's worth much monetarily, but it sure is a gem like you said!
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