1990 "First Edition"; inscribed to "Sue" and autographed by Norman D. Vaughan on title page (pic); b/w glossy photos and illustrations; Stackpole Books publishers; hardbound; very good as-new condition; dust jacket very good.
 
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With Byrd at the Bottom of the World vividly recounts American explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the South Pole. From the sublime to the ridiculous, author and fellow explorer Norman D. Vaughan recalls the historic moments, practical jokes, jealousies, and affection among compatriots facing the dangers of a frozen and inhospitable continent.