HAYES, J. Gordon. The Conquest of the South Pole. 318 pp, plus 2 pp of advertisements. Illustrated with 31 photographs, some by Herbert Ponting plus 11 maps and charts. 8vo., bound in publisher's green cloth, gilt lettering. London: Thornton Butterworth, Limited, [1932].

First Edition. Presentation copy. An interesting early history of the "Heroic Age" of exploration at the South Pole, starting at the beginning of the twentieth century up until the introduction of aviation. Drawing upon first hand accounts, official documents and close relationships to the explorers, Hayes paints a vivid picture of the expeditions of Scott, Shackleton, Mawson, Wilkins, Byrd and others. Includes numerous photographs and charts plus useful bibliography of Antarctic exploration. Our copy is presented from the author to Ernest Mills Joyce during Christmas of 1932. Corners bumped otherwise fine.