In 1991 the Antarctic Treaty and the future of the continent come up for renegotiation. Antarctica is the last unspoilt continent. A landmass with huge potential mineral wealth and key strategic importance, it is the only place on earth where a signed treaty keeps the major nations from exploiting vast untapped resource. The view of Antarctica as an exceptional place worthy of special treatment was hard won. It occurred only after international rivalry in the race for the South Pole had taken its toll in lives, reputations ...
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In 1991 the Antarctic Treaty and the future of the continent come up for renegotiation. Antarctica is the last unspoilt continent. A landmass with huge potential mineral wealth and key strategic importance, it is the only place on earth where a signed treaty keeps the major nations from exploiting vast untapped resource. The view of Antarctica as an exceptional place worthy of special treatment was hard won. It occurred only after international rivalry in the race for the South Pole had taken its toll in lives, reputations and effort. This book combines illustrations painted from life, with drawings, engravings and historic photographs covering the discovery of the continent.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 9780304318131.
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Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition; Softcover, 224 pages, illustrated, colour and b/w photographs including beautiful paintings by David Smith, maps. First softcover edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. ISBN: 0304318132. ISBN/EAN: 9780304318131. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3426.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 0304318132.
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Illustrated by David Smith. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0304318132. The text is by Prof. Fogg and the color paintings are by David Smith. Includes historic photos and seven maps as well. Original blue cloth publisher's binding with gilt spine lettering. Small owner name on front flyleaf, else A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket has a bit of wear to the top edge of the spine and at the top corner of the foldover, also an old bookshop price sticker on the rear panel, else it is in presentable condition.; B&W & Color Illustrations, Maps; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 224 pages.
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Very Good jacket. Cassell Illustrated 06/09/1990. Hardcover with tight binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and bright text. Includes a dust jacket, price unclipped, in Very Good condition. Fine illustrations. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
