Penulis/Author: Ken Dalziel
Penerbit/Publisher: Angus And Robertson
Edisi/Edition: 1959
Halaman/Pages: 80
Dimensi/Dimension: 15.5 x 24 x 1.5cm
Sampul/Cover: Hardcover
Bahasa/Language: Inggris
Kategori/Category: Sewa, Jual/Rent, Sale
Harga Jual/Sale Price: Call
Call No.: 900/Dal/p/C.1
Status: Ada/Available
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The Australian National Atartic Research Expedition's Station at Heard Island was established in December 1947, and after seven years continuous operation it was closed at the end of 1954.
During seven years 92 men lived and worked at Heard Island and the important scientific results which were produced bear testimony to the vigorous efforts of successive parties of adventurous men who battled against great difficulties on the most isolated island in the world.
Ken Dalziel spent 1953 at Heard Island as Radio Supervisor, and during his stay there wrote the chapters of this book as a series of letters to his two young children. Upon his return to Australia i encouraged him to publish them, for from his simple and kindly narrative young people of today can savour the fascination of this most exciting island and feel something of the spirit of adventure which prompts men to live and work there.Australian is a country which needs young and vigorous people who are not afraid to push out beyond the limits of the comforts of cities and towns. The Antartic is just one of many field which offer an exciting rewarding experience to any person of adventurous spirit.
I am confident that the youth of Australia will be stimulated by this book to recapture the spirit of the early pioneers and march forward bravely to new accomplishments.
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