Forgotten footprints
Subtitle: lost stories in the discovery of Antarctica
By: John Harrison
Publisher: Parthian
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cardigan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 451
ISBN-13: 9781906998219
Subjects: Discovery and exploration; History
Description: A history of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, John Harrison's book is a series of readable accounts of the merchantmen, navy men, sealers, whalers and aviators who - with scientists and adventurers - drew the first ghostly maps of the white continent.

A history of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, the most visited places in Antarctica. In 12 years John has visited over 40 times and guides and lectures on adventure cruise ships. He delivers a selection of highly readable accounts of the merchantmen, navy men, sealers, whalers, and aviators who, with scientists and adventurers drew the first ghostly maps of the white continent. Parthian Books.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.