The Siege Of The South Pole
- The Story Of Antarctic Exploration
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 472
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x24 mm.
- Vægt:
- 626 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 2. december 2024
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""The Siege of the South Pole: The Story of Antarctic Exploration"" by Hugh Robert Mill is a comprehensive account of the exploration of the southernmost continent, Antarctica. The book covers the history of Antarctic exploration, beginning with the first recorded sighting of the continent in 1820 by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, a Russian naval officer. Mill then goes on to describe the expeditions of famous explorers such as Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, and Roald Amundsen, who all attempted to reach the South Pole. The book details the challenges and hardships faced by these explorers, including harsh weather conditions, extreme isolation, and the dangers of traveling across uncharted territory. Mill also provides insights into the scientific discoveries made during these expeditions, including the study of geology, meteorology, and biology. ""The Siege of the South Pole"" is a well-researched and engaging account of the exploration of one of the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the natural world, or the human spirit of adventure and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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