Antarctica Cruising Guide [Paperback]

Peter Carey (Author), Craig Franklin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

For many people, an Antarctic cruise is the dream of a lifetime. This is the definitive field guide to Antarctica for visitors travelling by luxury liner, adventure cruise or private boat. The authors are recognised world experts in Antarctic travel, wildlife and conservation, and the book is illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photographs.

Included are descriptions of the 26 most popular visitor sites on the Antarctic Peninsula, and the natural history of over 30 species of birds and mammals. Special attention is paid to explaining the threats to Antarctic conservation, including global warming, and there are tips on how visitors can minimise their own impact and help preserve this unique continent.

Measuring 5 x 7 inches, this beautiful little book fits neatly into a parka pocket and is fully illustrated with over 200 colour photographs, and 7 maps.

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

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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 director of the conservation organization SAFER (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: 208 pages
• Publisher: Awa Press (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0958262942
• ISBN-13: 978-0958262941
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,280,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #92 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Excursion Guides

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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.