{"product_id":"the-island-of-south-georgia-paperback-9780521424745","title":"The Island of South Georgia (Paperback) 9780521424745","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Island of South Georgia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island of South Georgia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert K. Headland (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521424745, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 21 May 1992\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e312 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 1.7 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview 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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSouth 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Foreword Sir Rex Hunt CMG\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Geography, administration and population\u003cbr\u003e 2. Discovery of and first landing on South Georgia\u003cbr\u003e 3. Early history and the first epoch of sealing\u003cbr\u003e 4. Expeditions, visits and other events on South Georgia from 1882\u003cbr\u003e 5. Whaling, second sealing and settlement\u003cbr\u003e 6. Travel and communications\u003cbr\u003e 7. Physical sciences\u003cbr\u003e the land, ocean and atmosphere\u003cbr\u003e 8. The natural history of South Georgia\u003cbr\u003e 9. Military action, events on South Georgia in 1982 and the island's future\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Environmental%20science,%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20%5BTQ%5D%22\"\u003eTQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002505416984,"sku":"9780521424745","price":42.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521424745i_17e57dd7-7791-4701-99c1-c892221109ae.jpg?v=1691381501","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-island-of-south-georgia-paperback-9780521424745","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}