The Bradford F. Swan Antarctic Collection in the John Hay Library, Brown University. 1832-

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The Bradford F. Swan Antarctic Collection in the John Hay Library, Brown University. 1832-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61140282

Collection of materials, primarily books in English, relating to the exploration of Antarctica.

ca. 235 items.

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Brown University, Brown University Library

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Brown University, Brown University Library

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