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Antarctica, The Blue Continent

Antarctica, The Blue Continent


by David McGonigal | Lynn Woodworth

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A masterful, generously illustrated primer on everything Antarctic with hundreds of photographs, an especially good regional overview and glorious full-color maps. (ANT193, $29.95)

Antarctica, An Encyclopedia from Abbott Ice Shelf to Zooplankton

Antarctica, An Encyclopedia from Abbott Ice Shelf to Zooplankton


by Mary Trewby

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A team associated with he New Zealand Antarctic program have compiled an eclectic A-to-Z of 1,000 Antarctic terms, including historic expeditions, wildlife, history, politics, science, tourism and much more. With maps and 250 color photographs. (ANT192, $35.00)

90 Degrees South, with Scott to the Antarctic

90 Degrees South, with Scott to the Antarctic


by Herbert Ponting

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1933
  • DVD
  • OUT OF PRINT

Herbert Ponting's extraordinary documentary footage of Scott's expedition. (ANT111, $29.95)

Antarctica, The Last Continent

Antarctica, The Last Continent


by Kim Heacox

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 199 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An illustrated overview of the continent featuring National Geographic's usual careful attention to maps and spectacular photography, with insightful text by Kim Heacox. (ANT63, $15.00)

Antarctic Oasis, Under the Spell of South Georgia

Antarctic Oasis, Under the Spell of South Georgia


by Pauline Carr | Tim Carr

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An oversized portrait of South Georgia, featuring 100 stunning color photographs, by Tim and Pauline Carr, the yachtsmen who have made the extraordinary island their home. (ANT44, $40.00)

Antarctic Birds

Antarctic Birds


by David Parmelee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1991
  • HARD COVER
  • 203 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A beautifully illusstrated, comprehensive account of the birds of the Antarctic Peninsula featuring Dr. Parmelee's watercolor illustrations and photographs. (ANT22, $39.95)

Antarctica, The Extraordinary History of Man's Conquest

Antarctica, The Extraordinary History of Man's Conquest


by Reader's Digest

  • REFERENCE
  • 1990
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A much-sought-after essential reference, this compendium of thoughtful two-page essays by 39 different contributors -- featuring 900 paintings, drawings, maps and photographs -- covers history, wildlife, research and politics. (ANT04, $145.00)

The Birthday Boys

The Birthday Boys


by Beryl Bainbridge

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 189 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Bainbridge offers an intriguing new perspective on the most famous tale of Antarctic exploration. A gutsy novelist, she writes imaginative chapters from the point of view of five members of Captain Robert Scott's last expedition: Evans, Wilson, Scott, Bowers and Oates. (ANT07, $10.95)

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