PETER FREUCHEN’S BOOK OF THE SEVEN SEAS [Unknown Binding] Peter Freuchen

Description

1958 4th printing edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. Dustjacket has some creasing and tearing. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1958 fourth printing of Peter Freuchen’s “Book of the Seven Seas” offers a well-preserved copy of the Danish explorer and author’s classic work. First published in 1957, this collection of tales from Freuchen’s remarkable life at sea captures the adventurous spirit of the early 20th century. From his harrowing experiences as a fur trapper in the Arctic to his daring voyages across the world’s oceans, Freuchen’s vivid storytelling transports readers to distant lands and bygone eras. As a pioneering ethnographer and one of the last great explorers, his writings provide a unique window into the rapidly changing cultures and landscapes he encountered. This vintage edition, with its worn but intact dust jacket, invites collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in the thrilling escapades of a true Renaissance man. Freuchen’s enduring legacy as a writer, adventurer, and anthropologist make this a captivating addition to any library.