THE SILENT SOUND: Two Years In Antarctica and the First Winter Occupation of Alexander Island.

Pearce, Cliff

ISBN 10: 1857768450 / ISBN 13: 9781857768459

Published by Book Guild Ltd., UK, 2004

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Signed by Author. 1st Edition; SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE. xvi, 256 pages,illustrated, 37 colour photos, 9 sketch maps. Original covers in unclipped dust jacket,minor bump to top of cover and dust jacket, contents clean. Appears unread. Written by Cliff Pearce, who served in Antarctica with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey for three years from 1959. A mountain was named 'Pearce Dome' in his honour. This work describes the author's adventure overwintering on Alexander Island and his two years spent in Antarctica. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Signed by Author. ISBN: 1857768450. ISBN/EAN: 9781857768459. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3875.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE SILENT SOUND: Two Years In Antarctica and the First Winter Occupation of Alexander Island.
• Publisher: Book Guild Ltd., UK
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857768450
• ISBN 13: 9781857768459
• Binding: Hardcover (Original Cloth)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Arctic & Antarctic

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About the Author

Cliff Pearce was born and educated in Middlesex. After graduating from Keele University he served in Antarctica with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey from late 1952 to 1962. An Antarctic mountain, Pearce Dome, was named for him. He worked for 36 years in school teaching, including 25 years as a Headmaster in three secondary schools. He spent a year teaching in California and was awarded an NAHT Page Scholarship in 1985 for studies in aspects of American Education. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has membership of the Antarctic and British Antarctic Survey Clubs. Married with a daughter and twin sons, Cliff Pearce lives in Norfolk.