The Seventh Continent: A History Of The Discovery And Explorations Of Antarctica

by Helen Saunders Wright

Book Overview

The Seventh Continent: A History Of The Discovery And Explorations Of Antarctica by Helen S. Wright is a comprehensive account of the exploration and discovery of the seventh continent - Antarctica. Starting from the early days of exploration, the book traces the history of Antarctic exploration, from the first sighting by Captain James Cook in 1773 to the modern-day scientific expeditions. The book covers the major expeditions, including those of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163626775
• ISBN13: 9781163626771
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"