Chronological List Antarctic Expeditions by Headland (4 results)

Hardback. Condition: Used: Acceptable. HARDBACK condition good. ref ZKVQ This book lists Antarctic expeditions and related historical events from ancient times to the time of publication. With 3342 entries, covering the period from 700 BC to 1988, it is a completely revised and expanded version of a list complied by Dr Brian Roberts and first published in 1958. The addition of maps, references and an index containing approximately 27,000 entries greatly improved the quality and accessibility of the information. The region covered is the far south in general and the Antarctic in particular, including all areas covered by the Antarctic Treaty. The book will be of interest to polar, maritime and science historians and professionals concerned with all aspects of the Antartic. Book Description This book lists Antarctic expeditions and related historical events from 700 BC to the time of publication in 1989.

First Edition. Library copy - library marks remain. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: vii,730p : ill ; maps. Notes: Bibliography: p604-621. - Includes index. Contents: Machine derived contents note: List of maps and graphs; List of illustrations; Part I. Introduction: 1. Origin and development; 2. Preparation; 3. Computing; Part II. Structure: 4. Object; 5. Organization; 6. Nomenclature; 7. The Peri-Antarctic Islands, summary; 8. Other islands; 9. Antarctica, summary; Part III. Observations: 10. Legislation; 11. The Antarctic Treaty and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research; 12. Stages of exploration and other activities; 13. Antarctic industries; 14. National Antarctic operations; 15. International expeditions; 16. Tourist and other private expeditions; 17. Winter scientific stations; Part IV. Statistical Examination: 18. The early sealing industry; 19. Stations of, vessels of, and whales taken by the modern whaling industry; 20. Antarctic winter stations open 1900-1988; Part V. Information: 21. Sources; 22. Acknowledgements; 23. Advice; Chronological list; Bibliography; Index.Subjects: Scientific expeditions Antarctic regions Chronology. Expeditions historyDiscoveries in geography.Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology.Antarctica. Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology. Antarctic regions Discovery and exploration Chronology.Antarctic Continent and Ocean. Discovery and exploration. ; [Literature] 1989. Antarctica. Antarctic Regions. Antarctic Regions.Antarctica History. (*7) -- Antarctic regions. Antarctique Découverte et exploration ; Chronologie.Antarctica. Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology. Antarctica History. Antarctique Découverte et exploration Chronologie. Austral, Océan 19e siècle. Région antarctiques Découverte et exploration Histoire Chronologie. Antarctica Discovery and exploration.Antarctica Description and travel History Chronology.Antarctic ExpeditionsDiscovery Exploration Antarctica South PoleExpeditions Antarctic regions History. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Library copy - library marks remain. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: vii,730p : ill ; maps. Notes: Bibliography: p604-621. - Includes index. Contents: Machine derived contents note: List of maps and graphs; List of illustrations; Part I. Introduction: 1. Origin and development; 2. Preparation; 3. Computing; Part II. Structure: 4. Object; 5. Organization; 6. Nomenclature; 7. The Peri-Antarctic Islands, summary; 8. Other islands; 9. Antarctica, summary; Part III. Observations: 10. Legislation; 11. The Antarctic Treaty and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research; 12. Stages of exploration and other activities; 13. Antarctic industries; 14. National Antarctic operations; 15. International expeditions; 16. Tourist and other private expeditions; 17. Winter scientific stations; Part IV. Statistical Examination: 18. The early sealing industry; 19. Stations of, vessels of, and whales taken by the modern whaling industry; 20. Antarctic winter stations open 1900-1988; Part V. Information: 21. Sources; 22. Acknowledgements; 23. Advice; Chronological list; Bibliography; Index.Subjects: Scientific expeditions Antarctic regions Chronology. Expeditions historyDiscoveries in geography.Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology.Antarctica. Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology. Antarctic regions Discovery and exploration Chronology.Antarctic Continent and Ocean. Discovery and exploration. ; [Literature] 1989. Antarctica. Antarctic Regions. Antarctic Regions.Antarctica History. (*7) -- Antarctic regions. Antarctique Découverte et exploration ; Chronologie.Antarctica. Antarctica Discovery and exploration ; Chronology. Antarctica History. Antarctique Découverte et exploration Chronologie. Austral, Océan 19e siècle. Région antarctiques Découverte et exploration Histoire Chronologie. Antarctica Discovery and exploration.Antarctica Description and travel History Chronology.Antarctic ExpeditionsDiscovery Exploration Antarctica South PoleExpeditions Antarctic regions History. 1 Kg.

Condition: Near Fine, NO dj. 1st. 8vo. 730pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. Very scarce.