Antarctica in the International Geophysical Year; Based on a Symposium on the Antarctic [Geophysical Monograph Number 1]

Washington DC: American Geophysical Union, 1956. First Edition. Very Good. [Cosponsored by the U. S. National Committee for the IGY of the National Academy of Sciences, National Science Foundation / American Geophysical Union] [10x7in]; 133 pp. Papers from the symposium include numerous maps in text, images, figures and tables, large color folding map [39.25x39.5in] in pocket at back; Light green cloth cover with gilt title on spine; Some soiling and spots to covers, spine faded, map is in fine condition with no blemishes or tears [American Geophysical Union publications #462]. The purpose of the symposium was described in the introduction by Laurence (truncated) M. Gould, "As plans for our national participation in the coordinated geophysical exploration of Antarctica by eleven nations developed, it became increasingly evident that we should bring together available scientific knowledge of the continent for background purposes in examining the major scientific problems awaiting us. It is expected that this collection of papers will be a useful handbook for members of the IGY Antarctic staff. The papers, therefore, are not limited to our planned geophysical program but include other related areas of broad scientific interest." The papers from the symposium are by noted Antarctic scientists and explorers including Paul Siple, Finn Ronne and others. (Inventory #: 12933)