Blue ice
Travels in Antarctica
Published on 31. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-77013-013-5 (ISBN)
Description
To most people, Antarctica is the white smudge at the bottom of a world map. Few realise that it's almost the size of Africa and that its wild weather and currents dominate the planet. Fewer, still, know that Cape Town has been the gateway to Antarctic expeditions for hundreds of years. Cook, Shackleton, Scott and many more all began their southern voyages from Table Bay. This book explores the frozen continent and the voyages of discovery from an African perspective - and comes up with some surprising connections.
Reviews / Votes
"What a beautiful book. The photographs will leave you breathless and the choice of the intriguing stories of travelers in Antarctica is flawless. Pinnock takes you on a journey across tempestuous seas, ice deserts, blizzards, blinding light and rivers of ice. I was mesmerised by the people and the place. The animals are also given story and picture time. There is a glossary of terms for the uninitiated. You will also find an Antarctic Chronology at the end of the book which I found useful as I have no real knowledge of Antarctica. I recommend this book... Amanda Patterson"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cape Town
South Africa
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 168 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77013-013-5 (9781770130135)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; Lure of the South; Cook's Tour; The Southern Ocean; Blood & Discovery; Onto the Ice Desert; A Passion for Adventure; Land of the Blizzard; Antarctica Rediscovered; A Matter of Light; Rivers of Ice; Hunting an Emperor; Challenging a Nunatak; Memories of Winter; The Great Nothing; Glossary; Antarctic Chronology.