America's foremost literary naturalist and author of the best-selling "The Snow Leopard" embarks on a wildlife adventure to the world's most unforg...
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Aug 29, 2010
Stephen
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Peter Matthiessen writes about two journeys to Antarctica, one from Tierra del Fuego in South America to the shore of the Antarctic Peninula west of the Weddell Sea, and the second from Tasmania to the Ross Sea, almost on the other side of the continent.
On both occasions he travelled on Russian ships, which, because of the economic situation in Russia, no longer ply the northern coast of Russia, but find tourist trips at the other end of the world more profitable.
Matthi More...
On both occasions he travelled on Russian ships, which, because of the economic situation in Russia, no longer ply the northern coast of Russia, but find tourist trips at the other end of the world more profitable.
Matthi More...
Aug 21, 2010
Rusty
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A legendary polar explorer details trips to Antarctica showing his love and fascination about the white continent. Well done.
Jul 31, 2011
Todd
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This is a book for those mesmerized by remote landscapes of austere beauty in which one can find and touch and ponder the detritus of wanderers who have passed long before. An abandoned hut, perfectly preserved, a pantry of unopened 19th century canned goods. In some, shelves of dusty books -- the goodreads once savored by doughty explorers during bitter storms in the impenetrable dark of antarctic winter.
Oct 10, 2007
Iano
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Recounts some trips Mattheissen made while working as a wildlife guide on an antarctic cruise ship. A lovely read. Not as philosophical as The Snow Leopard (the only other book of his that I've read) but introspective all the same. Beautiful descriptions of the landscape and wildlife. Interesting on birds in particular and some exlporation history. Made me want to go to Antarctica if I ever win the lottery.
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