Marthe Oulie; Paul Chack — Jean Charcot

Paris, Gallimard, 1937. Paperback. A biography of Jean Charcot, a French scientist and polar scientist who also won silver medals in sailing at the Summer Olympics of 1900. The son of Jean-Martin Charcot, a pioneer of neurology, Jean Baptiste Charcot (1867-1936) was a French medical doctor and polar scientist. He led the French Antarctic Expedition, which explored the west coast of Graham Land between 1904 and 1907. Charcot was also a sportsman, winning two silver medals in sailing for France at the Winter Olympics in 1900. He perished when his vessel 'Pourqoui Pas?' was wrecked off the coast of Iceland in 1936.Complete with a custom slipcase.The eleventh edition of this work.Penned by Marthe Oulie, with a preface by Paul Chack.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart; a little chip to the base of the spine, which is cracked, and some general wear to the edges and boards. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age-toned and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Fine.