Blizzard And Fire: A Year At Mawson, Antarctica
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: John Bechervaise
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles a year of extraordinary challenges and breathtaking beauty at Mawson Station, Antarctica. It vividly portrays the extreme weather conditions, from relentless blizzards to the stark, icy landscape, alongside the camaraderie and resilience of the individuals stationed there. The author presents a detailed account of daily life, scientific endeavors, and personal reflections amidst one of Earth's most isolated environments. Readers will find an immersive and often awe-inspiring look into the human experience at the frozen continent, illustrating the profound impact of such a remote posting.
Author: John Bechervaise
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles a year of extraordinary challenges and breathtaking beauty at Mawson Station, Antarctica. It vividly portrays the extreme weather conditions, from relentless blizzards to the stark, icy landscape, alongside the camaraderie and resilience of the individuals stationed there. The author presents a detailed account of daily life, scientific endeavors, and personal reflections amidst one of Earth's most isolated environments. Readers will find an immersive and often awe-inspiring look into the human experience at the frozen continent, illustrating the profound impact of such a remote posting.