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BORCHGREVINK, Carsten Egeberg (1864–1934). Naermest Sydpolen Aaret 1900. Copenhagen and Oslo: Glydendalske Boghandel Nordisk Forlag, 1905. 8vo. Numerous illustrations and maps (one folding). Publisher's full red cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt (spine a bit sunned, light rubbing to binding, rear hinge apparently repaired). Near fine. FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT DANISH TITLE. The original publications were published on parts – this is the first publication of the compiled narratives. Scarce. The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition commanded by Carsten Borchgevink sailed from Christiana (Oslo) on 30 July 1898, departed London 22 August and stopped at Hobart, departing there 17 December. They encountered pack ice on 30 December, crossed the Antarctic Circle 23 January 1899, cleared the pack on 10 February, and arrived at Cape Adare on 18 February. The defining features of Cape Adare were high winds, unstable sea ice and encircling mountains. The three conditions combined to make geographical exploration difficult. The winter science program consisted of magnetic and meteorological observations and natural history collections. Spence 153. Taurus 23; Rosove 48.A2.b.