1912 : the year the world discovered Antarctica
Turney, Chris, 1973-2012
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1912 was an incredible year, marking the height of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Curiosity about Antarctica was at fever pitch, and in 1912 five teams of intrepid explorers embarked on the greatest race of the era - to travel beyond the edges of the known world and conquer this last great frontier.
Main title:
1912 : the year the world discovered Antarctica / Chris Turney.
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Imprint:
London : Bodley Head, 2012.
Collation:
358 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781847921741 (hbk)
Dewey class:
919.8904
Language:
English
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BRN:
206940