From the Publisher
"Preserved for peace and science, this ice-crowned continent offers inspiration, adventure and perspective. Wildlife roams freely, icebergs crash into the sea, whales breach beside your ship. It''s the trip of a lifetime." - Alexis Averbuck, Lonely Planet Writer Experience Antarctica Start your adventure with the only complete travel guide to the Ice, from the popular Antarctic Peninsula to the white expanse of the South Pole - plus surrounding islands like the Falklands and South Georgia Inside This Book... 11 historic explorers'' huts 508 glaciers 40 million penguins Includes hub city Ushuaia, Argentina Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Antarctic Wildlife feature Comprehensive Planning Tools Easy-to-Read layout
About the Author
Alexis Averbuck was born in Oakland, California and is a painter and travel writer. Averbuck graduated from Harvard University earning a B.A. cum laude. From an early age Averbuck traveled widely, living in Europe, Hong Kong, India, and Sri Lanka. At the beginning of her career she concentrated exclusively on travel writing - publishing books on Mexico, Central America, Rome, and Southeast Asia. In 1995, Averbuck''s focus changed during a seminal year spent at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Inspired by the magnificent natural environment and the unique solitude, Averbuck turned to the visual arts. Averbuck settled in Hydra, Greece in 2007.
Format: Trade Paperback
Published: November 6, 2012
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 1741794595
ISBN - 13: 9781741794595
