A History Of Polar Exploration In 50 Objects: From Cook’s Circumnavigations To The Aviation Age Anne Strathie Press Ltd Αγγλικά Βιβλία Science Geology

The Objects In This Book Relate To A Key Period Polar Exploration History From 1770S Early 1930S Today They Are Located Worldwide Whether Regions Public Spaces Museums And Other Repositories Or Private Collections Some Were Used By Famous Explorers But More Testify Important Work Mariners Scientists Artists Photographers Filmmakers Sometimes Overlooked Roles Played Explorers’ Relatives Sponsors Supporters Include:• Mrs Elizabeth Cook’s ‘Ditty Box’• An Innovative Crow’s Nest• Francis Crozier’s Penguin Specimen• Octant Searches For John Franklin• Scientist’s Portable Paintbox• Expedition Prospectus• Antarctic Baby Biplane• Hms Erebus’s Long-Lost Bellcollectively Evidence Continuum Of Endeavour Which Notwithstanding National Ambitions Personal Rivalries Reflect Levels International Collaboration We Should Aspire When Exploring Attempting Safeguard Increasingly Fragile Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm