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Terra incognita : travels in Antarctica

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A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions.

Through Sara Wheeler, the Antarctic is revealed, in all its seductive mystery. 'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler: spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer

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Vintage
0099731819 / 9780099731818
Paperback / softback
04/09/1997
United Kingdom
English
xi, 306p.
20 cm
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Reprint. Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1996.