Antarctica: Accounts from Journals of Numerous Explorers

by Ernest Shackleton, Richard Evelyn Byrd, James Cook, et al.

In 1988, the author joined the Pelagic Antarctica Expedition as its official artist. This contains the author's log, which he kept during his voyage, detailing his varied experiences, from the trip... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880295066
• ISBN13: 9780880295062
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Marboro Books
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.

Customer Reviews

FASCINATING

This is a fascinating compliation of true stories about some of the bravest people ever! Their stories of death, suffering and discovery in THE final frontier of our planet are absolutely riveting! If you "get" why they did it, you'll treasure this book. Even if you don't understand their reasons for having to explore Antarctica, you'll still be i for a great read and find a special respect for these true warriors.