Erebus The Ice Dragon - A Portrait of an Antarctic Volcano

Massey University Press, 2023. 2023 Limited Edition. hardcover. 352pp, pictorial hardback in pictorial slipcase. New. A Limited Edition in Slipcase of only 100 individually numbered copies with decorated bookplate signed by Colin Monteath & Adele Jackson.. The first Antarctic book to focus on a single mountain - a complete history from the volcano's discovery in 1841 to modern biology and volcanology - chapters on the discovery by James Clark Ross in 1841, first ascent during Shackleton's 1908 Nimrod Expedition and 2nd ascent on Scott's Terra Nova Expedition. Early ascents and science in the 1960s by NZARP & USARP teams. Major science expeditions from 1970s and onwards, discovery of the lava lake, chapter on private expeditions including 1st winter ascent, Reflections on Air New Zealand crash 1979 by four of the recovery team., Dr Adele Jackson's Chapter 13 Shaping a Volcano - Erebus and the artistic imagination - extensive Appendices, Timeline, extensive bibliography, Richly illustrated in colour, B&W and sepia historic images, maps, satellite images, historic and modern paintings throughout.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.