In Search of the Last Continent : Australia and Early Antarctic Exploration / Andrew McConville.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McConville, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discoveries in geography.

Antarctica--Discovery and exploration.

Antarctica.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly Publishing Ltd, [2022]

Summary:

This book delves into the early exploration of Antarctica, focusing on the period before the famed 'Heroic Age' of Antarctic exploration. It examines the endeavors of major world powers like Britain, Russia, France, and the United States during the early 19th century as they sought to uncover the mysteries of the last uncharted continent. The book highlights the unsuccessful yet significant attempts by Melbourne's Antarctic Exploration Committee in the late 19th century and the commercial ventures of Norwegian explorer Henrik Bull. Despite financial failures, these expeditions laid groundwork for future exploration by confirming the existence of the Antarctic mainland and establishing the region's geographical significance. The book is intended for readers interested in historical exploration, maritime history, and Antarctic studies. Generated by AI.

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Print version: McConville, Andrew In Search of the Last Continent

ISBN:

9781922952530

OCLC:

1370492876