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Antarctica: An Intimate Portrait of the World's Most Mysterious Continent

Gabrielle Walker

Start date: July 8, 2013

Finish date: July 8, 2013

Why we're reading this: This is a study of Antarctica by a scientist, who lived in Antarctica for a summer, studying both the col…more
[close] This is a study of Antarctica by a scientist, who lived in Antarctica for a summer, studying both the coldest place on earth and the scientists who live there all year round. Walker covers both the history of explorations by Shackleton and Scott, as well as the natural wonders of this spot of total darkness or total light.

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Jul 08, 2013 Mary Anne rated it really liked it

Walker is a scientist and author of three other books, as well as a frequent contributor to science magazines and journals. Walker combines history, science and a look at what it is like for the scientists who live at Antarctica doing research. She delves into the brave journeys of Shackleton and Scott, and the contribution they made to the exploration of Antarctica. She covers the lonely beauty of the "aurora australis", or southern lights; the experience of living in the coldest place on earth ...more

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