The Crossing of Antarctica: Original Photographs from the Epic Journey that Fulfilled Shackleton’s Dream

Lewis-Jones, Huw ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6455-4019 and Lowe, George (2014) The Crossing of Antarctica: Original Photographs from the Epic Journey that Fulfilled Shackleton’s Dream. Thames & Hudson, London. ISBN 978-0500252024

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Abstract / Summary

The first crossing of Antarctica in 1957/58 by the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Vivian 'Bunny' Fuchs, was one of the twentieth century's great triumphs of exploration. Sir Ernest Shackleton famously attempted to cross the great white continent during his ill-fated Endurance voyage, and now, one hundred years after he set out, this beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the men who succeeded where he had failed and rewrote the history books. With exclusive access to the spectacular images and private archives of key member George Lowe, photographer and Everest veteran, and items from the Fuchs family collection, there has never been a book on Antarctica quite like this. An outstanding team of explorers and polar experts also provide their reflections and tributes, contributing to a remarkable visual and personal testimony of this historic event. [Description from Publisher]

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	Amazon #1 Bestseller in Polar Regions and Exploration charts. ‘Illustrated Book of the Year’ in the US Examiner. Co-written with the late George Lowe, using unseen materials from the Lowe archive and other private collections, it also included contributions from Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Jonathan Shackleton, Arved Fuchs, and Børge Ousland, among others. Selected international editions: - Durchquerung der Antarktis (Bielefeld: Delius Klasing). - The Crossing of Antarctica (New York: Thames & Hudson). - Kryssingen av Antarktis (Oslo: Spartacus). - The Crossing of Antarctica (Melbourne: Thames & Hudson).
ISBN:	978-0500252024
Subjects:	History, Geography & Environment Creative Art & Design > Photography Communication > Creative Writing Communication > Journalism
Courses by Department:	The Institute of Photography
Depositing User:	Huw Lewis-Jones
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2019 07:22
Last Modified:	18 Nov 2024 15:07
URI:	https://repository.falmouth.ac.uk/id/eprint/3516

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