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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24817, 17 January 1942, Page 3

A BARGAIN FOR 1942 “ The Story of Exploration and Adventure ” , Edited by SIR PERCY SYKES It is the purpose of this work to present that amazing series of voyages and expeditions by means of which our common stock of knowledge concerning the world and its peoples has been acquired. Tire story Is told in two concurrent sections. One deals with the enterprise of the earlier explorers and adventurers, while the second is concerned with the work of men and women of our own time. Even to-day the explorer is generally accompanied by " the bright eyes of danger.” Man continues to attempt the seemingly impossible. So will it ever be. and much remains to be done, but nothing will dim the lustre so hardly won by the valiant men and women who, in the years that have gone, risked their lives by' land and sea. This set of four volumes is beautifully illustrated with over 500 illustrations. Usual Price £6/6/-; Bargain Price £2/15/-. (Postage 2/-.) Wfiitcombe & Tombs Ltd. Booksellers and Stationers, PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN. All Departments Telephone 11-639.