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"The Silent Sound" is Cliff Pearce's wonderful account of the time he spent on British bases in Antarctica forty years ago - when facilities for scientists were even more primitive, and conditions more dangerous than they are today. He was one of three men to establish the first winter base on the desolate Alexander Island - spending months trapped in a hut with dwindling supplies, increasingly frustrated by the three-month delay in the arrival of the summer sledging teams. Cliff Pearce is nonchalantly amusing about the frustrations and perils of daily life in one of the loneliest places on earth. But his excitement and sense of privilege at being there shine through, and he conveys his love and awe of the breathtaking glacial scenery in haunting descriptions
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Cliff Pearce was born and educated in Middlesex. After graduating from Keele University he served in Antarctica with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey from late 1952 to 1962. An Antarctic mountain, Pearce Dome, was named for him. He worked for 36 years in school teaching, including 25 years as a Headmaster in three secondary schools. He spent a year teaching in California and was awarded an NAHT Page Scholarship in 1985 for studies in aspects of American Education. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has membership of the Antarctic and British Antarctic Survey Clubs. Married with a daughter and twin sons, Cliff Pearce lives in Norfolk.
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The Silent Sound: The Story of Two Years in Antarctica and the First Winter Occupation of Alexander Island
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ISBN 10 : 1857768450
ISBN 13 : 9781857768459
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Vendeur : Lacey Books Ltd, Cirencester, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 2004 Book Guild hardcover edition. Light reading wear, author's inscription to endpaper else very good condition. N° de réf. du vendeur K0-I0ZC-47DB
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THE SILENT SOUND: Two Years In Antarctica and the First Winter Occupation of Alexander Island.
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Book Guild Ltd., UK, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1857768450
ISBN 13 : 9781857768459
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Vendeur : Polar Books, Llandudno, CONWY, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover (Original Cloth). Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First Edition. 1st Edition; xvi, 256 pages,illustrated, 37 colour photographs, 9 sketch maps. Original covers in unclipped dust jacket. Previous owners very neat inscription on front end paper otherwise contents clean. Appears unread. Written by Cliff Pearce, who served in Antarctica with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey for three years from 1959. A mountain was named 'Pearce Dome' in his honour. This work describes the author's adventure overwintering on Alexander Island and his two years spent in Antarctica. This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. ISBN: 1857768450. ISBN/EAN: 9781857768459. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3754. N° de réf. du vendeur 3754
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The Silent Sound: Two Years In Antarctica And The Story of the First Winter Occupation of Alexander Island
Edité par
Book Guild Ltd, UK, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1857768450
ISBN 13 : 9781857768459
Ancien ou d'occasion
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Vendeur : Anytime Books, London, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Compelling account of an important expedition. pp.xvi.256. Illus. DW in archival sleeve. N° de réf. du vendeur 015582
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