Antarctic Voyages
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Antarctic Voyages
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Author : Ted Harvey
language : en
Publisher: AJS
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Antarctic Voyages written by Ted Harvey and has been published by AJS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen, Explorers Two men are on a race to the edge of the world but only one would return. English naval officer Robert Scott and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen are on a race to the South Pole, but Nature would aid only one and abandon the other to die in a frozen grave forever. With all other continents already conquered, there was but just one that was left untouched and this was reason enough to initiate a race to the bottom of the world. But this race to be the first man on the South Pole can have only one heroic winner. Two men, equally competent, fired by the passionate quest to reach the South Pole before any man would, but only one returns home to tell tales of endurance, resilience, survival, and success, the other lies buried under ice in a frozen grave to this day. What could have brought about this stark difference of fate? Where did one succeed and the other falter? Will Norway’s flag flutter triumphantly over the South Pole, or is it the British flag? Ernest Shackleton, Explorer It was an ominous day. We were reduced to helpless trespassers in a forbidding world. Nature with all her might seemed to make ribaldry of our fragile attempts at survival. There were times when we thought we saw God and Death, and some moments when we realized that both were the one and the same. Standing atop the drifting ice, it felt as though a giant was heaving in his deep slumber. The slightest stir would suffice to awaken the odious beast, the harbinger of our doom. It was on occasions like these that I felt a thousand words in the English vocabulary is not enough to express the overwhelming roller-coaster of emotions one experiences in an odyssey to the edge of the world. It was nothing short of a tryst with death and yet it is incredulous that in the tug of war with death, we, the puny human souls have managed to grab our lives from the very mighty jaws of death. The ocean was livid and her humongous waves that could rise to 50 feet height were crashing against our tiny lifeboat, determined to tear us apart. The heaven seemed to be in cahoots with her, it seemed to split into two. Her wrath was so fearsome and deadly, it seemed hell-bent to crush us like crushing ice with a gigantic hammer. Life, the game of all games was now proving to be a reckoning force; maybe it was because we were not just fighting for our lives alone, but for the lives of 22 fellow men stranded in the Elephant Island, that we just couldn’t be defeated. They would be counting on our arrival, for a semblance of hope that they can go back home, alive. When Ernest Shackleton, the great Anglo-Irish explorer embarked on Endurance in the year 1914 for a historic expedition to cross the Antarctic, he didn’t know he was walking into the pages of history for reasons that he was unprepared for. This book on Antarctica expeditions narrates the best survival stories of polar expeditions. In the realm of Antarctic expeditions, the three names that are written in letters of fire are that of the great explorer Roald Amundsen, Robert Falcon Scott, and the one and only Ernest Shackleton. Insurmountable fear, the great possibility of death, unbearable starvation, relentless uncertainties, debilitating seasickness, umpteen failures, and inexplicable sacrifice, all for an iota of joy and triumph at the end of a grueling journey to the edge of the world. This is what these young men signed up for before embarking on a treacherous journey to the world’s driest, coldest, windiest regions on the earth.
The Romance Of The South Pole
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Author : George Barnett Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1902
The Romance Of The South Pole written by George Barnett Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1902 with Antarctica categories.
A Memory Of Ice
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Author : Elizabeth Truswell
language : en
Publisher: ANU Press
Release Date : 2019-08-01
A Memory Of Ice written by Elizabeth Truswell and has been published by ANU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the southern summer of 1972/73, the Glomar Challenger was the first vessel of the international Deep Sea Drilling Project to venture into the seas surrounding Antarctica, confronting severe weather and ever-present icebergs. A Memory of Ice presents the science and the excitement of that voyage in a manner readable for non-scientists. Woven into the modern story is the history of early explorers, scientists and navigators who had gone before into the Southern Ocean. The departure of the Glomar Challenger from Fremantle took place 100 years after the HMS Challenger weighed anchor from Portsmouth, England, at the start of its four-year voyage, sampling and dredging the world’s oceans. Sailing south, the Glomar Challenger crossed the path of James Cook’s HMS Resolution, then on its circumnavigation of Antarctica in search of the Great South Land. Encounters with Lieutenant Charles Wilkes of the US Exploring Expedition and Douglas Mawson of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition followed. In the Ross Sea, the voyages of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror under James Clark Ross, with the young Joseph Hooker as botanist, were ever present. The story of the Glomar Challenger’s iconic voyage is largely told through the diaries of the author, then a young scientist experiencing science at sea for the first time. It weaves together the physical history of Antarctica with how we have come to our current knowledge of the polar continent. This is an attractive, lavishly illustrated and curiosity-satisfying read for the general public as well as for scholars of science.
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898 1899 A Narrative Of The Voyage Of The Belgica Among Newly Discovered Lands And Over An Unknown Sea About The South Pole
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Author : Frederick Albert Cook
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-04-12
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898 1899 A Narrative Of The Voyage Of The Belgica Among Newly Discovered Lands And Over An Unknown Sea About The South Pole written by Frederick Albert Cook and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-12 with Travel categories.
Embark on an Epic Expedition with Frederick Albert Cook's "Through the First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899" Prepare to be transported to the icy expanse of Antarctica as you join Frederick Albert Cook on the historic voyage of the "Belgica." In his gripping narrative, "Through the First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899," Cook recounts the harrowing journey of the expedition as they traverse newly discovered lands and brave the treacherous waters surrounding the South Pole. Experience the Thrilling Adventures of the "Belgica" Expedition Step aboard the "Belgica" and embark on a daring exploration of uncharted territories, where every moment is fraught with danger and discovery. Follow Cook and his intrepid crew as they navigate through icy waters, battling against harsh weather conditions and unknown obstacles at every turn. Through Cook's vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, readers will find themselves immersed in the awe-inspiring beauty and unforgiving terrain of Antarctica. From encounters with exotic wildlife to breathtaking landscapes of ice and snow, every page offers a glimpse into the wonders of this remote and mysterious continent. Why "Through the First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899" Is a Must-Read Historical Significance: Cook's account provides a valuable firsthand perspective on one of the earliest Antarctic expeditions, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of polar exploration during the late 19th century. Captivating Narration: With its gripping storytelling and vivid imagery, "Through the First Antarctic Night" transports readers to a world of adventure and discovery, where every page brims with excitement and wonder. Exploration and Discovery: Join Cook and his crew as they uncover the mysteries of Antarctica, charting new territories and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge in their quest for exploration.Whether you're an armchair adventurer or a history buff, "Through the First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899" offers a thrilling journey into the heart of one of the world's most remote and inhospitable regions. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement and wonder of polar exploration through the eyes of Frederick Albert Cook.
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas And Round The World To Which Are Added An Autobiography C
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Author : Robert McCormick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas And Round The World To Which Are Added An Autobiography C written by Robert McCormick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with categories.
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas And Round The World
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Author : Robert McCormick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-05-08
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas And Round The World written by Robert McCormick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with History categories.
This two-volume 1884 work describes a doctor and naturalist's polar voyages with William Parry, James Clark Ross and Edward Belcher.
A Voyage Towards The South Pole Performed In The Years 1822 1824
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Author : James Weddell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1825
A Voyage Towards The South Pole Performed In The Years 1822 1824 written by James Weddell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1825 with categories.
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898 1899
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Author : Frederick A. Cook
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898 1899 written by Frederick A. Cook and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
An illustrated 1900 account of Cook's experiences on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, which endured winter darkness and scurvy in Antarctica.
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas
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Author : Robert M'Cormick
language : en
Publisher: London : Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington
Release Date : 1884
Voyages Of Discovery In The Arctic And Antarctic Seas written by Robert M'Cormick and has been published by London : Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Antarctic regions categories.
Class And Colonialism In Antarctic Exploration 1750 1920
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Author : Ben Maddison
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-10-06
Class And Colonialism In Antarctic Exploration 1750 1920 written by Ben Maddison and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-06 with History categories.
Between 1750 and 1920 over 15,000 people visited Antarctica. Despite such a large number the historiography has ignored all but a few celebrated explorers. Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism.