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Edwin Mickleburgh – Beyond The Frozen Sea: Visions of Antarctica – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00
An uncorrected proof copy of Beyond The Frozen Sea: Visions of Antarctica by Edwin Mickleburgh, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1987. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, some shelf wear to the soft boards, slight toning to the text block.
Beyond the Frozen Sea: Visions of Antarctica by Edwin Mickleburgh (1987) offers a panoramic exploration of the icy continent through the eyes of a veteran filmmaker and photographer. It synthesises the heroic voyages of Cook, Ross, Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton with environmental insights and ethical reflections. Mickleburgh examines the devastating impact of sealing, whaling and penguin hunting, while advocating for conservation. The book concludes by highlighting the 1961 Antarctic Treaty and proposals for preserving Antarctica as a global park.
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An uncorrected proof copy of Beyond The Frozen Sea: Visions of Antarctica by Edwin Mickleburgh, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1987. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, some shelf wear to the soft boards, slight toning to the text block.
Beyond the Frozen Sea: Visions of Antarctica by Edwin Mickleburgh (1987) offers a panoramic exploration of the icy continent through the eyes of a veteran filmmaker and photographer. It synthesises the heroic voyages of Cook, Ross, Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton with environmental insights and ethical reflections. Mickleburgh examines the devastating impact of sealing, whaling and penguin hunting, while advocating for conservation. The book concludes by highlighting the 1961 Antarctic Treaty and proposals for preserving Antarctica as a global park.
