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New Zealand and the Antarctic

L.B. Quartermain

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Description:The aim of this book is to provide the general reader with a balanced and accurate, though necessarily condensed, account of the part which has been played by New Zealand in the discovery of Antarctica and the unveiling of its secrets. But long before New Zealand became one of the dozen or so countries which have sent expeditions to explore some part of the Southern Continent, this country became involved in the story of Antarctic exploration, especially in two ways. Firstly, many expeditions, mainly British and American, had NZ as their last port of call before heading direct for Antartica. Secondly, many New Zealanders actively participated in expeditions mounted by other countries. Contents: -Early Days -The Heroic Age -The Years Between -Time Of Indecision -Igy And Tae -Foothold In Antarctica-Heading South -Probing North East And West -Settling In -Mapping The Ross Dependency -Changing Pattern -The Universities’ Part -These Also -Wintering Parties -New Zealanders With Early Byrd Expeditions -Publications illus., maps. (part fold., incl. 1 col. in pocket at back), ports. 25 cmWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with New Zealand and the Antarctic. To get started finding New Zealand and the Antarctic, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 269

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: A.R. Shearer, Government Printer Wellington, New Zealand

Release: 1971

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Description: The aim of this book is to provide the general reader with a balanced and accurate, though necessarily condensed, account of the part which has been played by New Zealand in the discovery of Antarctica and the unveiling of its secrets. But long before New Zealand became one of the dozen or so countries which have sent expeditions to explore some part of the Southern Continent, this country became involved in the story of Antarctic exploration, especially in two ways. Firstly, many expeditions, mainly British and American, had NZ as their last port of call before heading direct for Antartica. Secondly, many New Zealanders actively participated in expeditions mounted by other countries. Contents: -Early Days -The Heroic Age -The Years Between -Time Of Indecision -Igy And Tae -Foothold In Antarctica-Heading South -Probing North East And West -Settling In -Mapping The Ross Dependency -Changing Pattern -The Universities’ Part -These Also -Wintering Parties -New Zealanders With Early Byrd Expeditions -Publications illus., maps. (part fold., incl. 1 col. in pocket at back), ports. 25 cmWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with New Zealand and the Antarctic. To get started finding New Zealand and the Antarctic, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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