The Desolate Antarctic by Admiral Lord Mountevans

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Code: BH1284

The Desolate Antarctic by Admiral Lord Mountevans

‘Admiral Lord Mountevans has again and again proved his spirit of adventure, as Lieut. E.R.G. R. Evans, he gained personal knowledge of the desolate Antarctic while serving in the Discovery Relief Expeditions of 1902-04. As second-in-command of Scott’s last expedition. In this book he writes a short account of Antarctic explorers from the earliest to modern times. He writes vividly of the men who have tried to conquer this cruel silent continent; of Scott and his “four gallant gentlemen whom he knew so well, of Shackleton, of Amundsen and his successful dash for the Pole. He tells of French, German and Norwegian efforts in exploring Antarctica, and of the dramatic flying trips of Wilkins and Ellsworth. Lord Mountevans finally brings the story up to date with a word on Admiral Byrd’s great expedition “Operation HIghjump” made in 1946-47, and the latest Norwegian-British-Swedish Expedition to Queen Maud Land. The Desolate Antarctic is an inspiring story of men fighting the elements for the sake of scientific investigation and hazardous adventure. It is written in a vital, stirring style and illustrated with twenty-three pages of superb photographs and three detailed maps.’

Format :- Hard Cover
Dust cover:- Missing.
Size :- 220mm x 150mm
Date Published :- 1950 Second Print
Pages :- 172
Condition :- Good used condition.
Illustrations :- black and white plates.

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