1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica by Chris Turney

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Light foxing to top and right foredges.Previous owner has written on front blank endpage, now covered with blank ex libris bookplate sticker. Pages have started to sun.

The rivalry between Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen is a familiar story; what fewer people know is that, in 1912, five separate teams were exploring beyond the limits of the known world: Scott for Britain, Amundsen for Norway, Mawson for Australasia, Filchner for Germany and Shirase for Japan.

The Antarctic discoveries made by these brave explorers enthralled the world and forever changed the way we understand our planet.

Chris Turney tells the story of the frozen continent, the heroic trials endured by its explorers and the lasting legacy for future scientific endeavour. Devoting a chapter to each of the five expeditions, he draws on previously unpublished archival material, framing the narrative with the broader idea of the spirit and excitement of scientific discovery. (publisher blurb)