Antarctica Cruising Guide: Includes Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Ross Sea [Paperback]

Peter Carey (Author), Craig Franklin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

Now packed with three additional destination sections, as well as even more breathtaking color photographs, wildlife descriptions, and detailed area maps, this updated edition to a bestselling Antarctican travel guide includes fascinating, full accounts of interesting places, spectacular landscapes, and local plants and wildlife—from penguins and other birds to whales, seals, and myriad mammals. A definitive field guide to Antarctica, this book caters to South Pole visitors traveling by luxury liner, adventure cruise, or private boat. Written by experienced Antarctic travelers who are recognized experts in the continent's wildlife, conservation, and political history, every page offers gorgeous color photographs of the great white south. Special attention is paid to explaining the threats to Antarctic conservation, including global warming, and there are tips on how visitors can minimize their own impact and help preserve this unique continent.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a gorgeous book with all you ever wanted to know about the Earth’s most unusual and inspiring destination . . . Even those who don’t plan to go to Antarctica any time soon will love this inspirational book."  —Destinations

"Worth buying for the illustrations alone . . . some of the best photographs of Antarctic wildlife I have seen. A pleasant change from the standard ‘bird standing in the water’ shots of many field guides . . . an excellent souvenir for any passenger to the area."  —Polar Record

About the Author

Peter Carey is a zoologist who has made more than 60 trips to Antarctica working as a lecturer and expedition leader. He is the director of the conservation organization Subantarctic Foundation for Ecosystems Research. Craig Franklin is a zoology professor at the University of Queensland and has made more than 20 trips to Antarctica. He has published more than 100 scientific works, including articles in the academic journals Nature and Science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Awa Press; Second edition edition (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0958291632
• ISBN-13: 978-0958291637
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Travel > Polar Regions > Antarctica
  • #30 in Books > Travel > Latin America > South America > Argentina
  • #55 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Cruises

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Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must!!, February 26, 2007

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N. Michele Marcinowski (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antarctica Cruising Guide (Paperback)

I met the authors on a recent cruise to Antarctica and could not wait to purchase the book. During the cruise, they gave insightful and interesting talks about the continent. Once they told us about the book I was first in line in Ushuaia, Argentina at the only bookstore where it was available as I was still away and the book was not available at Amazon.com yet. This book is a must for anyone thinking of going or is going to Antacrtica. It is a beautiful book and I went and saw a lot of the places in the book. It reads easily as there is plenty of information on the wildlife and various places to see, but there is not too much information to overwhelm you. It is also very compact and can easily be brought on a trip. My only regret is that I didn't have it before I went to Antarctica.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 26, 2008

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TravelScribe (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antarctica Cruising Guide (Paperback)

This is a great guide book designed for people cruising to Antarctica. The person who gave it one star doesn't know what s/he is talking about. It's not meant to be a coffee table book or a gift book: 5x7 is the ordinary (and very convenient) size for a guide book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, as the field guide, for your cruise, February 18, 2009

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Keir Campbell (Los Gatos, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antarctica Cruising Guide (Paperback)

This book is for those that are getting ready or are just thinking about a cruise to Antarctica. However, this is NOT about selecting a cruise line. This is a field guide(with photos and maps) when cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. It includes:
* Landing Places
* Penguins and sea birds
* Whales and seals
* Plants
* Geology and landscapes
* History
* Antarctic conservation
Since most of the cruises from Chile or Argentina go to the places covered in this guide this is the books for you.