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The Race to the White Continent Voyages to the Antarctic
by [Gurney, Alan]
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In the 1830s, the forbidding Antarctic region represented the ultimate mystery. The prospect of discovering a lucrative whaling ground made this uncharted and untapped region especially enticing. Three expeditions to the pole were launched simultaneously by the United States, France, and Britain, each vying to be the first to venture farther south than any vessel had ever sailed before. These expeditions paved the way for the explorers, traders, and whalers of what was to become known as the "Heroic Age" of Antarctic exploration. The Race to the White Continent is a captivating account of their adventures.
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- W. W. Norton & Compan Brand
- Jun 1, 2002 Pub Date:
- 9780393323214 ISBN-13:
- 0393323218 ISBN-10:
- 334.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.3 in * 0.8 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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