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1912 : the year the world discovered Antarctica / Chris Turney.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781582437897 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 358 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Antarctica > Discovery and exploration > History. Polar regions > Discovery and exploration > History. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Stroud Branch | 998 Tur | 31681002669109 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Shares the stories behind the sensational newspaper headlines about the expeditions and discoveries in Antarctica a century ago, tracing the scientific achievements of five international teams who also made painful sacrifices to establish foundations for modern exploration. - Baker & Taylor
Chronciles the 1912 expeditions to Antarctica, including those by Roald Amundsen, Wilhelm Filchner, and Douglas Mawson. - Perseus Publishing
An in-depth exploration of the innovative science and intrepid spirit behind the expeditions that led to the discovery of Antarctica.
On March 8, 1912, the front page of The Daily Chronicle trumpeted âThe South Pole discovered,â marking Roald Amundsenâs triumph over the tragic Robert Scott. Yet behind all the headlines there was a much bigger story. Antarctica was awash with expeditions. In 1912, five teams representing the old and new world were diligently embarking on scientific exploration beyond the edge of the known planet. Their discoveries not only enthralled the world, but changed our understanding of the planet forever. Tales of endurance, self-sacrifice, and technological innovation became the stuff of legends, while laying the groundwork for future scientific endeavors.
First published to celebrate the centenary of this groundbreaking work, 1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica revisits the exploits of these different expeditions. Drawing on his own polar experience, Chris Turney looks beyond the now-famous personalities to demonstrate how their discoveries marked the dawn of a new age in our understanding of the natural world. With unprecedented access to original documents and unpublished archival material, Turney weaves a detailed history together with contemporary scientific findings to show how we might reawaken the publicâs passion for discovery and exploration.
- Perseus Publishing?The South Pole discoveredâ trumpeted the front page of The Daily Chronicle on March 8, 1912, marking Roald Amundsenâs triumph over the tragic Robert Scott. Yet behind all the headlines there was a much bigger story. Antarctica was awash with expeditions. In 1912, five separate teams representing the old and new world were diligently embarking on scientific exploration beyond the edge of the known planet. Their discoveries not only enthralled the world, but changed our understanding of the planet forever. Tales of endurance, self-sacrifice, and technological innovation laid the foundations for modern scientific exploration, and inspired future generations.
To celebrate the centenary of this groundbreaking work, 1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica revisits the exploits of these different expeditions. Looking beyond the personalities and drawing on his own polar experience, Chris Turney shows how their discoveries marked the dawn of a new age in our understanding of the natural world. He makes use of original and exclusive unpublished archival material and weaves in the latest scientific findings to show how we might reawaken the publicâs passion for discovery and exploration - Random House, Inc.
"The South Pole discovered" trumpeted the front page of The Daily Chronicle on March 8, 1912, marking Roald Amundsen's triumph over the tragic Robert Scott. Yet behind all the headlines there was a much bigger story. Antarctica was awash with expeditions. In 1912, five separate teams representing the old and new world were diligently embarking on scientific exploration beyond the edge of the known planet. Their discoveries not only enthralled the world, but changed our understanding of the planet forever. Tales of endurance, self–sacrifice, and technological innovation laid the foundations for modern scientific exploration, and inspired future generations.
To celebrate the centenary of this groundbreaking work, 1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica revisits the exploits of these different expeditions. Looking beyond the personalities and drawing on his own polar experience, Chris Turney shows how their discoveries marked the dawn of a new age in our understanding of the natural world. He makes use of original and exclusive unpublished archival material and weaves in the latest scientific findings to show how we might reawaken the public's passion for discovery and exploration
