Vagrant viking (99 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Facsimile reprint of the original 1953 ediition, as published by Julain Messner. Translated from the Danish by Johan Hambro. 8vo, 422pp. Softcover, in excellent condition. As new.

Condizione: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket, otherwise in good condition. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: good. Paperback Book.

Unknown. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Ships Out Tomorrow.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. gd.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. First Edition. Vagrant Viking: My Life and Adventures is the autobiography of Arctic explorer Peter Freuchen, a Danish adventurer, writer, journalist, and explorer whose life spanned some of the most dramatic exploration efforts of the twentieth century. Written in a lively and often humorous style, the book recounts Freuchen's extraordinary experiences from childhood in Denmark to his extensive travels across Greenland, the Arctic, North America, and other remote regions of the world. The narrative follows Freuchen's transformation from a restless youth into one of the most respected polar explorers of his era. A substantial portion of the book focuses on his years in Greenland, where he lived among Inuit communities, learned local survival techniques, participated in hunting expeditions, and developed a deep appreciation for Arctic cultures and environments. Freuchen describes the practical realities of life in extreme conditions, including travel by dogsled, encounters with dangerous weather, and the constant challenges of survival in remote wilderness regions. The memoir also explores Freuchen's participation in exploration expeditions, scientific endeavors, and geographic surveys. Along the way he introduces readers to notable explorers, political figures, and fellow adventurers while sharing anecdotes about discovery, hardship, and cultural exchange. His observations provide insight into both the Arctic's physical landscape and the traditions of the people who lived there. Beyond exploration, the book chronicles Freuchen's broader travels and adventures around the globe, revealing a life driven by curiosity and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Combining personal reflection, historical context, and vivid storytelling, Vagrant Viking offers a firsthand account of exploration during a period when vast regions of the Arctic remained only partially documented by the outside world. THIS book has seen a hard life, with only HALF of it's original dust jacket remaining, but it, like Peter Freuchen, never gave up. Hard cover edition with dustjacket. 312 pages. Dimensions: 5.5" by 8.5". Published by Julian Messner, Inc., New York Copyright 1953, 2nd printing, 1953. B&W illustrations. B&W photographs. Gray binding. Dustjacket defect(s): Some scratches/scuffing. Some fading. Some chipping. Some tears. Missing pieces. 1.5 Pound Media Mail Rate. Combine items and SAVE! Genre(s): Exploration / Biography / Book Club Editions. (B132).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Poor. Book Club Edition. 312 pages. Backstrip has some sun-fading. Dust jacket chipped and torn. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condizione: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Vagrant Viking. Book.

Quarter Cloth. Condizione: Very Good+. Former owner's blind-embossed seal on title page. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed, scuffed top front edge; Lacks dust jacket; 312p., including index. Size: 8vo - 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Hardcover.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket (as issued). Oversized mass market paperback, a Pan Giant X18. Book has a previous owner stamp on the reverse of the front cover and a "75 cts" stamp on the first white page. There is some wear to the spine and there is darkening to the exterior and the pages are tanned. Presents better than it describes.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. gd.

Condizione: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Vagrant Viking;: My life and adventures. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Original Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Fourth Printing.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Book club edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear. Ex-library with usual markings.filing tab on spine and card folder on inside back cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

hardcover. Condizione: good. Good condition. Moderate wear. Binding?fairly tight, pages age toned. Pictures?available?upon request.? nd.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). New York: Julian Messner Inc., 1953. Book club edition, 1953. Gray hardcover with gray cloth spine, map endpapers, with dustjacket. The book has some edgewear and darkening to the outer edges, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages, small address label inside front cover, no other markings. The mylar protected dustjacket has a small spine chip, short closed tear to the lower edge of the front panel, other modest edgewear, very little paper loss. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…