The Race to the White Continent
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The Race to the White Continent by Alan Gurney
In the 1830s the forbidding Antarctic region represented the ultimate mystery. Was there a new polar continent? Three expeditions were launched simultaneously by Britain, France and the United States. This book is a colourful and lively account of their travels and adventures.
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393050042 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393050041 |
| Title | The Race to the White Continent |
| Author | Alan Gurney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2000-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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