2015 Reading Challenge – A nonfiction book

Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica by Sara Wheeler is a wonderful book. Wheeler was the first foreigner accepted on the US Artists and Writers Program at the continent and she clearly made the most of her opportunity. She describes everyday life at base, visits the South Pole and Scott’s hut, and goes off on various expeditions, camping out and using all kinds of transport to get around the ice. Interspersed with descriptions of her adventures are fascinating historical snippets, anecdotes from fellow Antarctic residents and musings on what Antarctica means to her. Highly recommended.

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