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1912
Published 25 July 2012
ISBN 9781921922725
Format Trade Paperback
Extent 362pp
AU Price $34.99
NZ Price $45.00

1912

The Year the World Discovered Antarctica

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25 July 2012
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25 July 2012
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The rivalry between Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen is a familiar story; what fewer people know is that, in 1912, five separate teams were exploring beyond the limits of the known world: Scott for Britain, Amundsen for Norway, Mawson for Australasia, Filchner for Germany and Shirase for Japan. The Antarctic discoveries made by these brave explorers enthralled the world and forever changed the way we understand our planet.
Chris Turney tells the story of the frozen continent, the heroic trials endured by its explorers and the lasting legacy for future scientific endeavour. Devoting a chapter to each of the five expeditions, he draws on previously unpublished archival material, framing the narrative with the broader idea of the spirit and excitement of scientific discovery.
Writing in an accessible and engaging style, but with the weight of his thorough research and experience behind him, Chris Turney's 1912 is an entertaining and beautifully illustrated history of an awe-inspiring subject. 
Published 25 July 2012
ISBN 9781921922725
Format Trade Paperback
Extent 362pp
AU Price $34.99
NZ Price $45.00

About the author

Chris Turney

Australian earth scientist Chris Turney has written three books to critical acclaim – 1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica; Bones, Rocks and Stars: The Science of When Things Happened; and Ice, Mud and Blood: The Science of When Things Happened. He has also contributed to The New York Times, The Times (UK) and New Scientist. Turney was the first recipient of the INQUA Sir Nicholas Shackleton Medal for pioneering research into climate change (2007), recipient of the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2008), the Geographical Society of London's Bigsby Medal (2009) and the AAS's Frederick White prize. He is currently Professor of Climate Change and Earth Sciences at the University of New South Wales.
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Praise for 1912

'[Bones, Rocks and Stars is] a fabulous, entertainingly written account of the amazing science behind calendars, dates and dating objects.' Tim Flannery

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'The new David Livingstone.' Saturday Times

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'[Bones, Rocks and Stars is] a rollicking run…lively and well researched, with many fascinating stories.' Michael Benton, author of When Life Nearly Died

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'[Bones, Rocks and Stars is] well researched and covers a lot of ground in a splendidly personal style. Highly recommended.' Quarternary Australasia

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'[Ice, Mud and Blood is] accessible, informative, gripping, humorous and sobering.' Inthenews.co.uk

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