Publisher's Synopsis
The Crossing of Antarctica: The Commonwealth Transantarctic Expedition, 1955-1958 is a book written by Vivian Fuchs, detailing his experiences as the leader of the first successful crossing of the Antarctic continent. The book chronicles the three-year expedition, which involved a team of scientists and explorers from Britain, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The team set out to cross the continent from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea, a journey of over 3,000 miles, in order to conduct scientific research and establish a permanent base on the continent.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges the team faced, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of injury or illness. Fuchs describes the team's efforts to overcome these obstacles, including the use of dog sleds, snow tractors, and a specially designed vehicle known as the Sno-Cat. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the Antarctic landscape, as well as the wildlife and plant life that the team encountered along the way.Throughout the book, Fuchs emphasizes the importance of scientific research and exploration, as well as the need for international cooperation in these endeavors. He also pays tribute to the bravery and dedication of his fellow explorers, many of whom risked their lives to achieve the expedition's goals. The Crossing of Antarctica is a fascinating and inspiring account of one of the greatest feats of exploration in modern history, and a testament to the human spirit of adventure and discovery.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.
