{"title":"Dr Daniella McCahey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Dr Daniella McCahey, a distinguished author and historian whose expertise sheds light on the enigmatic continent of Antarctica. With a passion for exploring the lesser-known narratives of history, Dr McCahey offers readers a unique perspective on this frozen frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eAntarctica\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr McCahey dives deep into the historical and military aspects of this icy region. Her writing not only chronicles the courageous expeditions and scientific discoveries but also examines the strategic implications and environmental challenges faced by those who dare to venture to the southernmost point of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone curious about the geopolitical significance of Antarctica, Dr McCahey’s engaging storytelling and thorough research provide a captivating journey into a world of extreme conditions and remarkable human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection to uncover the fascinating history and significance of Antarctica through the knowledgeable insights of Dr Daniella McCahey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antarctica-by-dr-jean-de-pomereu-9781844866212","title":"Antarctica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning and powerfully relevant book tells the history of Antarctica through 100 varied and fascinating objects drawn from collections around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRetracing the history of Antarctica through 100 varied and fascinating objects drawn from collections across the world, this beautiful and absorbing book is published to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the first crossing into the Antarctic Circle by James Cook aboard \u003ci\u003eResolution\u003c\/i\u003e, on 17th January 1773. It presents a gloriously visual history of Antarctica, from \u003ci\u003eTerra Incognita\u003c\/i\u003e to the legendary expeditions of Shackleton and Scott, to the frontline of climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the wildest and most beautiful places on the planet, Antarctica has no indigenous population or proprietor. Its awe-inspiring landscapes—unknown until just two centuries ago—have been the backdrop to feats of human endurance and tragedy, scientific discovery, and environmental research. Sourced from polar institutions and collections around the world, the objects that tell the story of this remarkable continent range from the iconic to the exotic, from the refreshingly mundane to the indispensable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esnow goggles adopted from Inuit technology by Amundsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe lifeboat used by Shackleton and his crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ea bust of Lenin installed by the 3rd Soviet Antarctic Expedition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe \u003ci\u003ePolar Star\u003c\/i\u003e aircraft used in the first trans-Antarctic flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ea sealing club made from the penis bone of an elephant seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe frozen beard as a symbol of Antarctic heroism and masculinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eice cores containing up to 800,000 years of climate history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning book is both endlessly fascinating and a powerful demonstration of the extent to which Antarctic history is human history, and human future too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848434766060,"sku":"9781844866212","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23475363482844.jpg?v=1758976587"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-daniella-mccahey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}