| Description |
vii, 730 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Studies in polar research |
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Studies in polar research.
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: List of maps and graphs; List of illustrations; Part I. Introduction: 1. Origin and development; 2. Preparation; 3. Computing; Part II. Structure: 4. Object; 5. Organization; 6. Nomenclature; 7. The Peri-Antarctic Islands, summary; 8. Other islands; 9. Antarctica, summary; Part III. Observations: 10. Legislation; 11. The Antarctic Treaty and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research; 12. Stages of exploration and other activities; 13. Antarctic industries; 14. National Antarctic operations; 15. International expeditions; 16. Tourist and other private expeditions; 17. Winter scientific stations; Part IV. Statistical Examination: 18. The early sealing industry; 19. Stations of, vessels of, and whales taken by the modern whaling industry; 20. Antarctic winter stations open 1900-1988; Part V. Information: 21. Sources; 22. Acknowledgements; 23. Advice; Chronological list; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This comprehensive list of Antarctic expeditions includes details of all expeditions for purposes of exploration, scientific research, whaling, sealing and tourism, to the Antarctic continent and islands of the Southern Ocean, as well as lists of international laws and treaties relating to Antarctica, details of the Antarctic operations of various countries, a brief history of exploration and of Antarctic industries, as well as an extensive bibliography and index by expedition name, personal name, ship, location and organization. Revised edition of material in Antarctic pilot (1958) and Polar record (1958) |
| Analysis |
Antarctic Expeditions |
| Notes |
"Compiled by Dr B.B. Roberts ... and published a more comprehensive version in ... Polar Record" - p. [1] |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 604-621 |
| Credits |
Rev.ed. Based on B.B. Robert's list in Polar Record, v.9, nos 59 and 60, (1958) |
| Subject |
Expeditions -- history.
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| SUBJECT |
Antarctic Regions -- Discovery and exploration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005493 -- Chronology.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012014
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| Author |
Headland, Robert, 1944-
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Roberts, B. B. (Brian B.)
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| LC no. |
88037622 |
| ISBN |
0521309034 |
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