Through Ice and Fire: The Adventures, Science and People Behind Australia's Famous Icebreaker Aurora Australis...

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Sarah Laverick

Through Ice and Fire

The Adventures, Science and People Behind Australia's Famous Icebreaker Aurora Australis

Sarah Laverick

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Macmillan
27 August 2019

The wild and desolate expanses of Antarctica have been the setting for many famous exploits and misadventures: a place where every decision has life-or-death consequences.

Legendary explorers such as Shackleton, Mawson and Scott continue to inspire to this day, and their faithful ships, the Endurance, Aurora and Terra Nova are vivid characters in their fateful voyages of discovery.

The first and only Australian-built Antarctic flagship, Aurora Australis, and her crews have likewise secured a place in Antarctic history.

This is the 30-year story of Aurora Australis and of her diverse charges - crew, technicians, scientists, explorers, writers and artists.

It's the tale of a problem-plagued construction, two devastating fires, a crippling besetment in ice and a blizzard-induced grounding in Antarctica. It tells of brave rescue missions of other ships and their grateful crews, and of the heroic administering of medical help while battling life-threatening temperatures and hurricane-force winds.

This is a tale of engineering brilliance, team tenacity and human resilience. It brings polar research to life and unveils stunning scientific discoveries. It transforms the Aurora Australis into a compelling character in Australia's chapter of Antarctic history and makes heroes of the men and women who have guided her through the most inhospitable seascapes on earth.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE FRANK BROEZE MEMORIAL MARITIME HISTORY BOOK PRIZE 2021

By: Sarah Laverick
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 506g
ISBN: 9781760554798
ISBN 10: 1760554790
Publication Date: 27 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active