# Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects

Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects traces the continent’s history through a selection of objects from collections around the world. Its visual account ranges from exploration and scientific discovery to present-day environmental research.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 20.00 GBP
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 40

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## At a glance

- Uses 100 objects to tell a visual history of Antarctica.
- Topics include polar expeditions, scientific discovery and climate history.
- Examples named in the listing include Shackleton’s lifeboat, Amundsen’s snow goggles and ice cores.

## Pros

- The object-led format connects Antarctic history to physical artefacts, rather than relying only on a chronological narrative.
- Its subject spans exploration, science and environmental research, offering several angles on the continent’s history.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Conway
- Publication date: 27 Oct. 2022
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1844866211
- ISBN-13: 978-1844866212
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 22.73 x 2.16 x 25.27 cm
- Weight listed: 500 g

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Antarctic exploration, polar history or scientific research.
- A visually oriented introduction for readers who prefer historical objects as a way into a subject.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a specialist field guide or a detailed practical guide to visiting Antarctica.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable to learn from and informative, with particular interest in current activities in Antarctica. That reported response suits the book’s broad history-and-research scope, though the listing does not establish how much detail it gives on any one topic.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the content as informative and enjoyable to learn from.

## Frequently asked questions

### What approach does the book take to Antarctic history?
It tells the history of Antarctica through 100 objects drawn from collections around the world, covering exploration, science and environmental research.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 224 pages.
### Is this a practical visitor’s guide to Antarctica?
The listing describes a history told through objects, not a travel or visitor guide.

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## Images

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