William Speirs Bruce by P Speak

William Speirs Bruce by P Speak

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W.S. Bruce was one of the foremost polar scientists of the heroic Age of polar exploration, yet remains largely unknown. This biography is written to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition of 1902-04.

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William Speirs Bruce by P Speak

W S Bruce was one of the foremost polar scientists of the heroic Age of polar exploration, yet remains largely unknown. This biography is written to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition of 1902-04. This book aims to bring the name of William Speirs Bruce to the fore once again and to examine the nature of Scotland's forgotten hero.

'.. This new biography is timely and authoritative and represents the culmination of over 20 years' studies. At only GBP9.99, it is a snip.' Bergy Bits, Newsletter of Friends of Antarctica 'Well researched, well written and well produced ...' Antarctic Science '... This account gives Bruce his rightful place in history...' Scots Magazine

Peter Speak is a research associate, Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge.

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ISBN 13 9781901663716
ISBN 10 190166371X
Title William Speirs Bruce
Author P Speak
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Year published 2003-03-18
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.