Bellingshausen and the Russian Antarctic Expedition, 1819-21 [Hardcover]

This book examines the little studied story of Bellinghausen, and includes the fullest biography of the celebrated Russian explorer ever published, and with thoughtful discussion of the achievements and limitations of the expedition and suggestions for further research.Foreword, by Ian R. Stone Preface Acknowledgements and sources Chronology List of abbreviations PART I: IMPERIAL QUEST 1. Port Jackson, 1820 2. The Commander 3. Southward Ho 4. Wanted on Voyage PART II: REPORTS Translator's Note 5. First Season: December 1819 September 1820 6. Second Season: November 1820 - August 1821 7. The Able Seaman 8. The Astronomer 9. The Lieutenant 10. Other Witnesses 11. Homecoming PART III: FINDINGS 12. Achievements 13. Future Research 14. Afterwords Appendices 1-6 Glossary

'An extensive compilation of annotated correspondence and reports ... which sheds new light on the first Russian expedition to Antarctica. ... Bulkeley adds his profound background knowledge, which allows the reader to dip into everyday life, scientific knowledge and the political circumstances in Russia 200 years ago.' - Cornelia L?decke, Convenor, SCAR History Experts Group

'An invaluable sourcebook and an exceptional contribution that substantially readjusts the historical record. ... We are given a brief informative overview hitherto unparalleled in scope and depth of the man's life and times. ... It is a pleasure to follow the author in this exciting piece of intellectual detective work.' - Aant Elzinga, Professor emeritus, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

'An amazing achievement.' - Ian R. Stone, Editor, Polar Record

Rip Bulkeley lives in Oxford, UK, and has written studies of the arms race, the space race, and international scientific cooperation. He is a member of British Pugwash, the Hakluyt Society, and the History Expert Group of ICSU's Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. He has published several articles in Polar Record, and contribul�