A comprehensive biography of this tall, quiet figure. Ayres not only illuminates Mawson's many achievements but also enables us to know and understand him as a human being. The icon both converges and conflicts with the real man.
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Vendeur : Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australie
8vo, 321pp, colour and black and white illustrations. A very good paperback copy in like dust jacket. Inscribed by the author. N° de réf. du vendeur 113808
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Vendeur : Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australie
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. 321 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. N° de réf. du vendeur 223573
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Vendeur : Fine Print Books (ABA), Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australie
hardcover in very good condition, dustwrapper has one 2cm tear on corner; 321 pages, colour and b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia. N° de réf. du vendeur 83294
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Vendeur : Chris Korczak, Bookseller, IOBA, Easthampton, MA, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Good. Very mild shelfwear. Highlighting. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000168833
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Vendeur : Ripponlea Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. xx+321pp., Pictorial b/w photographic dustjacket with b/w portrait of author inside rear flap- covered in removable protective clear plastic, white cloth boards with gilt text to spine, neat previous ownership inscription to ffep., abbreviations, note on measurement, col. & b/w plts. & text ills., dbl. page maps, notes, bibliog., index. In the heroic age of polar exploration, Sir Douglas Mawson stands in the first rank. His Antarctic expeditions of 1911-14 and 1929-31 resulted in Australia's claiming 40 per cent of the sixth continent. The sole survivor of an epic 300-mile trek, Mawson was also a scientist of national stature. His image on banknotes and stamps reflects enduring public esteem. Size: Large Octavo. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 001064
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Vendeur : Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australie
Hardback. Philip Ayres, Melbourne University Press. A comprehensive biography of this tall, quiet figure. Ayres not only illuminates Mawson's many achievements but also enables us to know and understand him as a human being. The icon both converges and conflicts with the real man. Hardback. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780522848113-SECONDHAND
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Vendeur : Boodle Books, Millmerran, QLD, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. THE IN DEPTH BIOGRAPHY OF FAMOUR AUSTRALIAN EXPLORER AND SCIENTIST SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON. N° de réf. du vendeur 007895
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Vendeur : Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nouvelle-Zélande
Hardcover. Etat : Good. 342 pages. dj chipped, In the heroic age of polar exploration, Sir Douglas Mawson stands in the firs t rank. His Antartic expeditions of 1911-14 and 1929-31 resulted in Australia's claiming 40 per cent of the sixth continent. The sole survivor of an epic 300-mi le trek, Mawson was also a scientist of national stature.Philip Ayres has no w uncovered, from many unpublished sources, a complex and interesting figure. He portrays Mawson the geo-politician with influential friends and rivals who, in 1942, offered his services to Prime Minister Curtin as Ambassador to Washington. In the Antartic darkness of 1913, he confronted the bewildered delusions of a c ompanion who believed himself to be Jesus Christ. During the Great War, he compi led detailed reports on chemical weapons during visits to the vast war factories of England.Ayres also shows us the devoted husband of Paquita; the social M awson of the Adelaide Club; the scientist within his national and international networks; the geologist who in 1924 failed to get the Sydney Chair; and the liti gious Mawson, suing or threatening suit against associates who failed him.In this biography, Philip Ayres not only illuminates Douglas Mawson's many achieve ments but also enables us to know and understand him as a human being.The bo ok's many illustrations include reproductions of exquisite early colour photogra phs from the Antartic expedition of 1911-14. N° de réf. du vendeur 5369o
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Vendeur : M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. With photographic illustrations, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. ; 240 x 160mm; xx, 321 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 27346
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Vendeur : M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. With photographic illustrations, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. ; 240 x 160mm; xx, 321 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 25998
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