Wideawake Island: The Story of the B.O.U. Centenary Expedition to Ascension

Description:

First edition. An account of the British Ornithologists' Union Centenary Expedition to Ascension Island - not only the adventure story of a scientific expedition; it tells the strange history of a lonely, sun-drenched island, of its discovery, its legends, its role in nineteenth century history, and its importance in present-day affairs.

Condition

Vg in d/w (price-clipped; edgeworn, minor loss to head/foot of spine; in removable protective sleeve).