Antarctica: A Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0199861455
- ISBN-13
- 9780199861453
- Series
- Antarctica
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 614
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Author
- David Day
Description
Explains the history of Antarctica, focusing on the explorers and sailors drawn to the continent, the scientific investigations that have taken place there, and the geopolitical implications of the landmass.
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