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From Antarctica to the Gold Rushes: In the wake of the Erebus
John Ramsland
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Paperback. The explorations of Alexander Smith RN, polar voyager, astronomer and goldfields commissioner, 1812-1872. Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 colour photos, 132 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; HBJM; HBLL; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414. In the Wake of the Erebus. 390 pages, 30 colour photos, 132 b&w illustrations. The explorations of Alexander Smith RN, polar voyager, astronomer and goldfields commissioner, 1812-1872. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1MBF; HBJM; HBLL; RGR. Dimension: 211 x 137 x 20. Weight: 414.
Commander Alexander Smith RN served his country with fearless resolution for seventeen years on the quarterdeck, encountering many adventures on the high seas - an intrepid voyager in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Under the command of Captain James Clark Ross, he became a heroic polar explorer in the north Atlantic and was chosen for the epic 1839-1843 British Antarctic Expedition aboard the Erebus in the pivotal rank of First Mate.For the first time, the expeditions Erebus and Terror penetrated the furthest south into the Antarctic and discovered the ice barrier despite competition of Charles Wilkes' American and Dumont ... Read more
Commander Alexander Smith RN served his country with fearless resolution for seventeen years on the quarterdeck, encountering many adventures on the high seas - an intrepid voyager in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Under the command of Captain James Clark Ross, he became a heroic polar explorer in the north Atlantic and was chosen for the epic 1839-1843 British Antarctic Expedition aboard the Erebus in the pivotal rank of First Mate.For the first time, the expeditions Erebus and Terror penetrated the furthest south into the Antarctic and discovered the ice barrier despite competition of Charles Wilkes' American and Dumont ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Brolga Publishing
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Ringwood, VIC, Australia
ISBN
9781921596926
SKU
V9781921596926
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Ref
99-3
About John Ramsland
John Ramsland OAM is Emeritus Professor at the University of Newcastle NSW and a well-regarded historian. He is an author of several books and many articles. Children of the Backlanes, Custodians of the Soil (now translated into French), and Remembering Aboriginal Heroes (co-authored) are considered classics in their field. Brave & Bold won a prestigious NSW Writer's Centre award. His ... Read more
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