Antarctic Conquest: The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436714471)

Antarctic Conquest: The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 is a non-fiction book written by Finn Ronne. The book tells the story of the Ronne Expedition, which was the first American-led Antarctic expedition. The expedition was led by Finn Ronne and his wife, Edith Ronne, and took place from 1946 to 1948.The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, from its planning stages to its successful completion. It describes the challenges and hardships that the expedition members faced, including extreme weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and isolation from the outside world.The book also includes a wealth of information about the Antarctic continent itself, including its geography, climate, and wildlife. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that few people have ever seen, and offers insights into the importance of Antarctic exploration and research.Overall, Antarctic Conquest: The Story Of The Ronne Expedition 1946-1948 is a gripping and informative account of one of the most important Antarctic expeditions in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploration, adventure, or the natural world.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: 1436714478
ISBN-13: 9781436714471
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d