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Richard E. Byrd's 2nd Antarctic Expedition...
Richard E. Byrd's 2nd Antarctic Expedition...
Item # 724196
January 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1934
* Real Admiral Richard E. Byrd
* Second Antarctic Expedition
* Little America base arrival
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Byrd Arrives at Little America; Amazed by Vast Upheaval of Ice" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.
background: On January 17, 1934, Richard E. Byrd, the pioneering American explorer, arrived at Little America, his Antarctic base established during his second expedition to the continent. Byrd had previously flown over the South Pole in 1929, and his 1934 expedition aimed to deepen scientific understanding of Antarctica. Little America was strategically positioned along the coast of the Ross Sea and became the center of Byrd's operations, facilitating crucial research in meteorology, geology, and biology. Byrd’s team spent months in harsh conditions, conducting experiments and mapping uncharted territories. This mission not only advanced the scientific knowledge of Antarctica but also marked a significant achievement in polar exploration.
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