Antarctic Adventure and Research
1930; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 126; Issue: 3177 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1038/126432c0
ISSN1476-4687
Autores Tópico(s)Polar Research and Ecology
ResumoTHERE are few general volumes on polar regions that deal with the scientific problems rather than with the adventure of exploration. This makes Prof. Taylor's volume welcome. As the title indicates, the adventure is not neglected, for about a third of the book treats of the history of Antarctic exploration. The remainder treats of scientific aspects. Prof. Taylor devotes most attention to the Ross Sea area with which he has personal acquaintance, and his predilection for physiography leads him to devote most space to several excellent chapters on topography, scenery, and ice. The biology receives less attention and the chapter on whaling is very brief. There are many graphic diagrams by the author and a useful bibliography, which might, however, be enlarged by more references to the Graham Land area and the Weddell Sea. The book makes no attempt to treat the islands of the Southern Ocean, but for a brief general account of the Antarctic it can be recommended.
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