A history of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, John Harrison's book is a series of readable accounts of the merchantmen, navy men, sealers, whalers and aviators who - with scientists and adventurers - drew the first ghostly maps of the white continent. A history of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, the most visited places in Antarctica. In 12 years John has visited over 40 times and guides and lectures on adventure cruise ships. He delivers a selection of highly readable accounts of the merchantmen, navy men, sealers, whalers, and aviators who, with scientists and adventurers drew the first ghostly maps of the white continent. Parthian Books. Source: OpenLibrary