Two Years In The Antarctic

Being A Narrative Of The British National Antarctic Expedition (1905)

von Albert Borlase Armitage

370 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Two Years in the Antarctic: Being a Narrative of the British National Antarctic Expedition (1905)"" is a book written by Albert Borlase Armitage, detailing his experiences during the British National Antarctic Expedition of 1903-1905. This expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, aimed to explore and map the uncharted regions of the Antarctic continent. Armitage, who served as second-in-command of the expedition, provides a first-hand account of the daily life, hardships, and triumphs of the members of the expedition. He describes the challenges they faced, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of starvation and illness. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the wildlife, geography, and natural phenomena that the expedition encountered, as well as the scientific observations and discoveries made during their exploration. Overall, ""Two Years in the Antarctic"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant expeditions in the history of Antarctic exploration, and a testament to the bravery and determination of the men who undertook it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Abenteurer und Entdecker
• ISBN: 9781120949721
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC