Antarctica : Or Two Years Amongst The Ice Of The South Pole (1905) (Paperback)

Antarctica: Or Two Years Amongst The Ice Of The South Pole is a book written by Otto Nordenskjold, a Swedish explorer and scientist, in 1905. The book is a detailed account of Nordenskjold's two-year expedition to Antarctica from 1901 to 1903. The book provides a comprehensive description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the expedition team, including the extreme cold, blizzards, and dangerous ice formations. Nordenskjold also describes the wildlife and natural beauty of Antarctica, including penguins, seals, and whales.The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the landscapes, wildlife, and scientific equipment used during the expedition. Nordenskjold also includes detailed scientific observations and findings, including geological and meteorological data.Overall, Antarctica: Or Two Years Amongst The Ice Of The South Pole is a fascinating and informative account of one of the earliest explorations of Antarctica, written by a renowned explorer and scientist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.