1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica

by Chris Turney

Book Overview

"The South Pole discovered" trumpeted the front page of The Daily Chronicle on March 8, 1912, marking Roald Amundsen's triumph over the tragic Robert Scott. Yet behind all the headlines there was a much bigger story. Antarctica was awash with expeditions. In 1912, five separate teams representing the old and new world were diligently embarking on scientific exploration beyond the edge of the known planet. Their discoveries not only enthralled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1619021927
• ISBN13: 9781619021921
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"