Ward F Kingdon

Modern Exploration

London: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1945. First Edition, First Printing.

With the Signature with date of F. C. Stern with the date and the notation ‘sent by the author’. [Bookseller notation to this effect and another previous owner’s name on the front-free end-page]

F. C. Stern was an author botanist and horticulturalist, known for developing the gardens at Highdown Gardens, a friend of the author.

Green linen with silver spine titles; 8 inches tall; 5-124 pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear.

Frank Kingdon-Ward’s Modern Exploration (1945) provides a scientific perspective on Asian exploration, blending botany, geology, and culture. Known for discovering rare plants, he emphasized respectful interaction with locals, focusing on botanical and anthropological insights rather than imperial pursuits, pioneering a modern exploration ethos.

Item #19583

Price: $45.00