Empire Antarctica
Ice, Silence & Emperor Penguins
(Author) Gavin Francis
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- WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2013 * Shortlisted for the 2013 Costa Biography Prize * Shortlisted for the 2013 RSL Ondaatje Prize * * Shortlisted for Banff Adventure Travel Prize * * Shortlisted for Saltire Book of the Year Award * Gavin Francis fulfilled a lifetime's ambition when he spent fourteen months as the base-camp doctor at Halley, a profoundly isolated British research station on the Caird Coast of Antarctica. So remote, it is said to be easier to evacuate a casualty from the International Space Station than it is to bring someone out of Halley in winter. Antarctica offered a year of unparalleled silence and solitude, with few distractions and very little human history, but also a rare oppurtunity to live among emperor penguins, the only species truly at home in the Antarctic. Following the penguins throughout the year -- from a summer of perpetual sunshine to months of winter darkness -- Gavin Francis explores a world of great beauty conjured from the simplest elements, the hardship of living at 50�C below zero and the unexpected comfort that the penguin community bring.
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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099565963
Publish year:
2013
Publish date:
Nov. 7, 2013
Gavin Francis
Gavin Francis is a Scottish writer and physician known for his insightful explorations of the human body, medicine, and the natural world. He has authored several acclaimed works, including "Empire Antarctica," a memoir of his experiences as a doctor at a research station in Antarctica. Francis's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, deep empathy, and keen observation of the world around him. His works often blend personal narrative with scientific inquiry, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and literature. Francis's contributions to literature have helped to redefine the genre of medical memoir, inspiring readers to reflect on the complexities of the human experience.
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