Ten Years Under the Earth
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Ten Years Under the Earth

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Ten Years Under the Earth by Norbert Casteret

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Ten Years Under the Earth

Ten Years Under the Earth by Norbert Casteret might be the commonest of caving books in the second-hand market, at least in the mass-market version. This copy is the Readers' Union edition and therefore priced much lower than the collectable first edition; it is a good reading copy. Casteret was an excellent writer and started many a caving career by enthusing young adventurers and Ten Years should be on every caver's booklist. Chapters cover prehistory as well as Casteret's experiences, how he began caving and explored sites such as the Grotte Casteret and the deepest abyss then in France, the Gouffre Martel.

Please see under 'Product details' for information about the condition of this second-hand book; remember, the price includes postage.

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Second-hand

Data sheet

Binding:
Hardback
Dustjacket:
No dustjacket; it is unclear whether one was ever issued as new
Size:
140mm x 220mm approx
New or used:
Book: second-hand
Pages:
240
Illustrations:
Illustrated in b&w with 46 photos + maps and drawings
Publication date:
1940
Detailed condition:
Wear to cover edges, spine a bit grubby; back with some fading; clean pages
Condition:
Good
Availability:
One copy available. Price includes UK postage. Please contact us direct for other destinations
Stock no:
sh843
Author:
Norbert Casteret

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Almost as new
Cover may have minor scuff marks, but is clean and unmarked. Binding is good, pages are clean; this is almost the quality of a new book.

Very good
Minor scuff marks may exist, with possible wear to corners or edges. Pages are clean unless otherwise noted, for example with an owner signature. Foxing will be noted, if present (foxing may show as spots or browning - it is an unfortunate feature found in older paper and card). Take note of the 'detailed description' under 'product details'. Descriptions are given separately for books and dustjackets, if present. Overall, 'very good' indicates a book of higher than average quality that will be a pleasure to read.

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Defects are more prevalent than those designated as 'very good'; the detailed description will reveal more information. In general, these books are less well cared for or show significant signs of having been read and used. They are priced accordingly.

Reading copy
Very poor quality. Defects are significant, for example binding is poor, pages are loose or other problems noted under the detailed description, such as physical damage. These books are made available for readers who only wish to have access to the text, not to sit the book proudly on a shelf alongside other volumes. The book is priced accordingly.

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