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Below the convergence : voyages towards Antarctica 1699-1839 / Alan Gurney

This work chronicles British, American, and Russian expeditions to the Southern Ocean between 1699 and 1839. It examines the search for resources and the harsh conditions faced by crews during the exploration and discovery of the Antarctic continent.

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