Huskies of the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration

Huskies helped explorers and scientists in the Antarctic for over a century. They first stepped ashore in Antarctica on February 17 1899 and left their paw marks on the ice for the very last time 105 years later in 1994.During that century and a bit they made an incalculable contribution to science and exploration.This book focuses on huskies used during the ‘Heroic Era’ of Antarctic exploration. Their colourful names will forever play an important role for international scientists, researchers and rescuer as they navigate their way across the white continent, with each name tied to a distinct geographic feature.This will help ensure these remarkable animals will be remembered.