The History of Antarctica: Foundations of Antarctic Discovery (Skriuwer.com Edition)

Antarctica is the only continent on earth never to have had a permanent human population, and yet its history is remarkably rich: a story of exploration, national rivalry, scientific discovery, and one of the most significant international agreements in history. This book traces the human relationship with Antarctica from the first theoretical speculation about a southern continent to the modern era of climate research.

Covering the Age of Exploration and the race to reach the South Pole, the heroic era of Antarctic expeditions in the early twentieth century, the International Geophysical Year of 1957 that led to the Antarctic Treaty, and the continents growing significance as a site of climate science and environmental concern, the book provides a clear and engaging account of humanitys engagement with the worlds most remote and extreme environment.

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Reader review: "A fascinating history of a place I knew very little about. The exploration stories are gripping and the modern science section is equally compelling." -- E. Larsen

This title suits exploration history, geography, and natural history sections. It is appropriate for public libraries, trade bookstores, and wholesale buyers with customers interested in the history of exploration and environmental science.

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