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The Race to the White Continent by Alan Gurney
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The Race to the White Continent

Voyages to the Antarctic
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In the 1830s, the forbidding Antarctic region represented the ultimate mystery. The prospect of discovering a lucrative whaling ground made this uncharted and untapped region especially enticing. Three expeditions to the pole were launched simultaneously by the United States, France, and Britain, each vying to be the first to venture farther south than any vessel had ever sailed before. These expeditions paved the way for the explorers, traders, and whalers of what was to become known as the "Heroic Age" of Antarctic exploration. The Race to the White Continent is a captivating account of their adventures.

Author Biography:

Alan Gurney was a former yacht designer and photographer. His books include Compass, The Race to the White Continent, and Below the Convergence: Voyages Toward Antarctica: 1699–1839.
Release date NZ
July 10th, 2002
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  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
334
Dimensions
140x211x20
ISBN-13
9780393323214
Product ID
3155441

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