{"product_id":"to-the-top-of-the-continent-first-us-edition","title":"To the Top of the Continent (First US Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative of two expeditions in 1903 and 1906 to Mt McKinley. Contains detailed descriptions of the routes and approaches. Cook claimed to have made the first successful ascent of Mt McKinley on the latter effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst US edition. \u003cem\u003eNew York:\u003c\/em\u003e Doubleday, Page, \u0026amp; Company, 1908. Thick 8vo. Original green publisher's cloth. Pages: [ii], coloured frontispiece, xxi, 321. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound in original vertically-grained green publisher's cloth. Illustrated vignette of mountain on cover blocked in black and white. Cover margins ruled in blind. Lettering to spine in gilt. Upper edge gilt, others uncut. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spine gilt has mild fading. Spine cracked at front endpapers. Some minor wear at spine edges and corners. Contents near fine, complete, bright, and fresh. An excellent copy of a rare mountaineering classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull title: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo the Top of the Continent. Discovery, Exploration and Adventure in Sub-arctic Alaska. The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley 1903-1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the library of Warwick H. Williams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is large and\/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently on display in the rare book section of our \u003cstrong\u003ePaddington \u003c\/strong\u003estore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740639576307,"sku":"1110002869259","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC05971.jpg?v=1757309535","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/to-the-top-of-the-continent-first-us-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}