Innocents on the Ice: A Memoir of Antarctic Exploration, 1957Innocents on the Ice is based on the author's experience and writings as part of a U.S. Navy-supported scientific expedition to establish Ellsworth Station on the Filchner Ice Shelf. This expedition, undertaken from November 1956 to early 1958, coincided with the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) which ushered in the "scientific age" in Antarctica. Drawing on his 40 years of Antarctic research experience, Behrendt explains the changes in scientific activities and environmental awareness in Antarctica today. |
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Innocents on the Ice: A Memoir of Antarctic Exploration, 1957 John C. Behrendt No preview available - 1999 |
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Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 Volumes] William James Mills No preview available - 2003 |