First on the Antarctic Continent (First Edition)

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Borchgrevink was a Norwegian-British explorer who led the pioneering Southern Crossexpedition. Per the title of the volume, he claims to have been the first person on the Antarctic continent.

This book provides the commander’s viewpoint of this ground-breaking journey. What makes this book particularly significant is that it documents several “firsts” in Antarctic exploration: First successful overwintering on the Antarctic continent (at Cape Adare); first sledge journey on the Ross Ice Shelf; first landing on the Ross Ice Shelf itself.

Borchgrevink’s narrative focuses on the leadership challenges, strategic decisions, and overall expedition management, while also including his observations of Antarctic wildlife, geography, and conditions.

First edition. London:George Newnes, Limited, 1901. 8vo. Original dark-blue publisher’s cloth. Pages: xvi, 333, [ii], 32 pages of advertisements. 186 illu

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