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Antarctica : a biography / David Day.
Publication details: North Sydney, N.S.W. : Random House Australia, 2012.Description: ix, 614 p., [16] p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781741669084 (hbk.)
- 919.89 23
- Also available online.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Non-Fiction | 919.89 DAY | Available | 053315 |
Total reserves: 0
"A groundbreaking history of human interaction with the last continent on earth"-- Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 524-593) and index.
Antarctica: A Biography draws upon libraries and archives from around the world to provide the first, large-scale history of Antarctica. On one level, it is the story of explorers battling the elements in the most hostile place on earth as they strive for personal triumph, commercial gain and national glory. On a deeper level, it is the story of nations seeking to incorporate the Antarctic into their national narratives and to claim its frozen wastes as their own.
Also available online.
