Synopses & Reviews
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Gape at the icebergs looming over your ship, stand awestruck in the midst of a teeming penguin colony, or glimpse a minke whale surfacing next to your Zodiac - Antarctica will astound and transform you. Written by authors with intimate knowledge of the region, this bestselling guide is your essential companion to The Ice.
Get The Inside Scoop - loads of specialist contributions by experts in Antarctica"s history, ecology and scientific research.
Go Wild - know your albatross from your snow petrel with our comprehensive wildlife section.
Get There - choose the best tour, expedition or flyover with our detailed transportation chapter.
Find Your Way - 52 detailed maps to help you keep your bearings.
Talk The Talk - handy glossary of unique Antarctic slang and terminology.
Review
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Synopsis
Discover AntarcticaFeel the salty kiss of sea mist when nearby whales exhale their startlingly loud 'ffffffffffffffffff' next to your boat
Sneak a peak a the secret harbor of Deception Island, where you can sail inside a restless volcano
Pay homage to intrepid explorers at their base camps, where objects remain eerily preserved a century later
In This Guide
Five authors, 30 specialists, a supporting cast of thousands of emperor penguins
Expanded coverage of environmental issues, climate change and ways travelers can make a difference
Complete pre-trip planning information for visits by air, private yacht, cruise ship or resupply vessel
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