The Discovery of the South Shetland Islands / The Voyage of the Brig Williams, 1819-1820 and the Journal of Midshipman C.W. Poynter

ISBN-13: 9780904180626 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 248 str.

R.J. Campbell

Opis

The story of the discovery of the South Shetland Islands. Charles Poynter was one of the midshipmen who sailed with Edward Bransfield to survey the discovery. His account of the expedition, which forms the principal part of this volume, came to light recently in New Zealand, and appears to be the only first-hand account of the voyage to have survived. The introduction contains some remarks on the South Shetland Islands, followed by chapters giving a brief look at the history of the Spanish in South America and the British presence in the area, together with the speculation leading to the search for Antarctica and chapters on early-19th-century navigation and hydrographic surveying.

Recenzje

’This work...is a model of its type. For those specialising in the early history of Antarctica, it will be an invaluable addition to their library. For anyone with a general interest in the adventurous days of exploration under sail, here is an enthralling true story.’ International Journal of Maritime History (2002)

Spis treści

The Discovery of the South Shetland Islands / The Voyage of the Brig Williams, 1819-1820 and The Journal of Midshipman C.W. Poynter

O autorze

R.J. Campbell