Listen to a short interview with Tom Griffiths Host: Chris
Gondek - Producer: Heron & Crane
From Scott and Shackleton to sled dogs and penguins, stories of
Antarctica seize our imagination. In December 2002, environmental
historian Tom Griffiths set sail with the Australian Antarctic
Division to deliver the new team of winterers. In this beautifully
written book, Griffiths reflects on the history of human
experiences in Antarctica, taking the reader on a journey of
discovery, exploration, and adventure in an unforgettable land.
He weaves together meditations on shipboard life during his
three-week voyage with fascinating forays into the history and
nature of Antarctica. He brings alive the great age of sail in the
initiation of travelers to the great winds of the "roaring
forties." No continent is more ruled by wind, and Griffiths
explains why Antarctica is a barometer of global climatic health.
He charts the race to the South Pole, from its inception as part of
the drive to map Earth's magnetism, to the reasons for Robert
Scott's tragic death. He also offers vivid descriptions of life in
Antarctica, such as the experience of a polar night, the importance
of food for morale, and coping with solitude.
A charming narrative and an informative history, "Slicing the
Silence" is an intimate portrait of the last true wilderness.
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