"Between 1750 and 1920 over 15,000 people visited Antarctica. Despite such a large number the historiography has ignored all but a few celebrated explorers. Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism."
"James Spencer's friend and collaborator, Captain William Stirling, can also be
thought of as the town's founder, or at least ... Marleen Boyd, Librarian at the Bill
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inAustralian Historical Studies, Mark Hearn argued that Justice Higgins' famous
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"Tasmania's long association with Antarctica is the focus of this beautifully illustrated volume which delves into the Royal Society of Tasmania's archives to provide insight into the fascination with polar exploration as well as the fame ..."
"Based on the true story of the contemporary Australasian Antarctic Expedition this delightful book is for children aged 5 to 9 years but all readers with a love of adventure and a desire to learn about Antarctica will enjoy it. In late 2013 the ice strengthened ship Akademik Shokalskiy became stuck in thick pack ice at the edge of East Antarctica. The fate of the ship's crew and the scientists and tourists aboard became the focus of a w ..."
"Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism."
"Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism."