Terra Incognita

<p><b>A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic the most uncharted place on our planet.</b><br><br> <i>Terra Incognita </i>is a meditation on the landscape myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through Sara Wheeler the Antarctic is revealed in all its seductive mystery.<br><br><b>'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler: spirited humorous and highly intelligent she is also a writer of rare talent' </b><b><i>Observer</i></b></p>