Whaling in the Frozen South: Being the Story of the 1923-24 Norwegian Whaling Expedition to the Antarctic, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"Whaling in the Frozen South"</b> is a gripping first-hand account of the pioneering 1923-24 Norwegian whaling expedition to the Ross Sea in the Antarctic. Written by the renowned maritime author Alan Villiers, who served as a crew member on the voyage, this narrative provides a vivid and detailed look at the hazardous reality of industrial whaling in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth.</p><p>The book documents the journey of the expedition as it navigated the treacherous ice pack of the Southern Ocean. Villiers captures the stark beauty of the Antarctic landscape alongside the grueling, often brutal labor involved in the whaling industry of the early 20th century. Beyond the technical aspects of the hunt, the work offers profound insights into the lives of the sailors and whalers who braved the frozen south for economic gain and adventure.</p><p>As a historical record, <b>"Whaling in the Frozen South"</b> serves as a crucial document of maritime history, capturing a transitional era in polar exploration and the exploitation of marine resources. This work remains an essential read for those interested in nautical adventures and the history of the Antarctic frontier.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Whaling in the Frozen South: Being the Story of the 1923-24 Norwegian Whaling Expedition to the Antarctic, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026078693
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 308