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Of Penguins and Polar Bears A History of Cold Water Cruising

Paperback • 2020 • English

Of Penguins and Polar Bears A History of Cold Water Cruising

By Christopher Wright

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About the book

WE have been cruising and exploring polar waters since the nineteenth century, but very little has been written about them. Drawing on expert research, Of Penguins and Polar Bears seeks to rectify this, and looks at activity in both the Antarctic and Arctic waters - the homes of the penguins and the polar bears - to provide insight into how the passenger trades developed in these regions.With over a hundred stunning pictures, this is a must-have gazetteer for anyone thinking about cruising the E...Show more

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ISBN

9780750990578

Publisher

History Press

Published year

2020

Language

English

Original title

Of Penguins and Polar Bears A History of Cold Water Cruising

Format

Paperback

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