Antarctic Conquest: The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430481355)

Antarctic Conquest: The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 is a comprehensive account of the Ronne Expedition to Antarctica, written by its leader, Finn Ronne. The book chronicles the expedition's two-year journey to the southernmost continent, where they conducted scientific research, mapped unexplored areas, and established a base camp. Ronne's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of exploring one of the most inhospitable places on Earth. The book includes numerous photographs, maps, and illustrations, as well as a detailed appendix with scientific data and charts. Antarctic Conquest is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Antarctic exploration, as well as those fascinated by tales of adventure and endurance in extreme environments.The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 Which By Dog Sled, By Tractor And Plane Covered More Than A Quarter Million Miles Of New Territory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Finn Ronne
ISBN-10: 1430481358
ISBN-13: 9781430481355
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d