The Island of South Georgia

This extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island of South Georgia.

Robert K. Headland (Author)

9780521424745, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 21 May 1992

312 pages
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.7 cm, 0.56 kg

Review of the hardback: 'I assert at once that this is a truly splendid book by a knowledgeable scholar, catholic in interest and qualified by extensive personal experience of the island.' Geographical Journal

South Georgia is a remote and beautiful island with a varied and intriguing history. This extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island, combining historical, geographical, commercial, scientific and political events in a remarkable tour de force. The account is written by a former officer of the British Antarctic Survey, Robert Headland, who spent several periods of scientific duty on the island, the first of these in 1977 greatly stimulating his interest in all aspects of this unique environment. He was present on the island in 1982 during the invasion by the Argentinian forces. Details of these and other events connected with the invasion are included in this book.

List of illustrations
Foreword Sir Rex Hunt CMG
Preface
1. Geography, administration and population
2. Discovery of and first landing on South Georgia
3. Early history and the first epoch of sealing
4. Expeditions, visits and other events on South Georgia from 1882
5. Whaling, second sealing and settlement
6. Travel and communications
7. Physical sciences
the land, ocean and atmosphere
8. The natural history of South Georgia
9. Military action, events on South Georgia in 1982 and the island's future
Appendices
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ]