The Winning Of Australian Antarctica: Mawson's B.A.N.Z.A.R.E. Voyages 1929-31; Based On The Mawson Papers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A. Grenfell Price, C.M.G., D.I.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Fold-out maps intact.
This compelling historical account chronicles the arduous efforts and strategic maneuvers that established Australia's claim to a significant portion of the Antarctic continent. It presents a detailed narrative of the expeditions, political negotiations, and scientific endeavors that shaped the region's geopolitical landscape. The work uncovers the profound challenges faced by early explorers and the motivations behind their ambitious pursuits in the icy wilderness. With an academic yet compelling tone, it illustrates a pivotal chapter in both Australian and polar history, offering profound insights into national expansion and scientific discovery.
Author: A. Grenfell Price, C.M.G., D.I.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Fold-out maps intact.
This compelling historical account chronicles the arduous efforts and strategic maneuvers that established Australia's claim to a significant portion of the Antarctic continent. It presents a detailed narrative of the expeditions, political negotiations, and scientific endeavors that shaped the region's geopolitical landscape. The work uncovers the profound challenges faced by early explorers and the motivations behind their ambitious pursuits in the icy wilderness. With an academic yet compelling tone, it illustrates a pivotal chapter in both Australian and polar history, offering profound insights into national expansion and scientific discovery.