South Georgia is a remote and beautiful island with a varied and intriguing history. This extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island, combining historical, geographical, commercial, scientific and political events in a remarkable tour de force. The account is written by a former officer of the British Antarctic ...
Focusses on the humans who regularly inhabit severely damaged forest areas, offering a variety of opinions rather than purely the negative effects of the locals who "slash and burn" the forests. This book touches on themes of biological and forest ecology, and forest history as well as other areas.
Containing 3200 entries covering 700 BC to 1988, this book lists Antarctic expeditions - giving dates, names, details of vessels, etc - and related historical events, such as discoveries and inventions that have affected polar exploration. This revised version has many maps and references.
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