''The Storied Ice: Exploration; Discovery; and Adventure in Antarctica's Peninsula Region'' recounts mankind's dramatic history from Magellan through the first years of the twenty-first century in the part of the Antarctic regions below South America and the Atlantic Ocean. This part of the world; by far the most visited portion of the south polar regions; is not only a place of staggering scenic beauty and amazing wildlife; but also a locale with a long and fascinating human history. Several expeditions to Antarctica's Peninsula Region are well known; in particular; the amazing story of Ernest Shackleton's ''Endurance'' expedition. ''The Storied Ice'' dramatically retells that story; along with many other less familiar; but fascinating; adventures tales of early explorers; sealers; whalers; seven expeditions (including ''Endurance'') during Antarctica's 1897-1917 Heroic Age; pioneer aviators; and scientists. . . . All this is woven together into a coherent whole; placing the individually exciting tales in a historical context that breathes new life into even the best known of them. Abundant quotes from the explorers accounts enrich the text; as do the nearly 100 illustrations and more than 30 maps. ''The Storied Ice'' is unique in the rich literature on Antarctica; the only modern comprehensive Antarctic history work that both focuses specifically on the historically exciting Antarctic Peninsula and tells its complete story.
#3815522 in Books Texas AnM University Press 2003-02-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.57 x .84 x 6.30l; 1.02 #File Name: 1585442380192 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Civil War experience of a young Texan in Hoods Texas BrigadeBy Joe OwenOriginally written solely for family and close friends; Robert Campbell a young Texan wrote about his experiences as a soldier in the 4th Texas Infantry Regiment in the famous "Hood's Texas Brigade". This young man from the area around Houston; Texas joined the infantry brigade when he was 18 years old. The book was orignally written in 1866 immediately after the Civil War and Private Campbell has outstanding memory and detail throughout his book about the war expereinces that he and other members of the brigade went thru. He participated in the early battles of the war (Gaines Mill; 2nd Manassas (2nd Bull Run); and other fierce and bloody battles. His description of battle; camp life; marching; and stories of forage are a fascinating read. He has excellent prose and observation throughout his book (journal). Private Campbell also has the dubious distinction of having been wounded six times throught the course of his enlistment which makes him the most wounded soldiers in the Texas Brigade (though a few wounds were close calls wherre they almost proved fatal). The chapters are:- Chapter 1: Enlistment - Chapter 6: "Camp Thunder and Lightening"- Chapter 2: Yorktown - Chapter 7: Road To Manassas- Chapter 3: Seven Pines - Chapter 8: Second Manassas- Chapter 4: Joining Jackson - Chapter 9: Recovery- Chapter 5: The Seven Days Battles - Appendix A. Letters and Other Writings - Appendix B: Muster Roll Entires for Robert CampbellThis is an excellent history of not only Private Campbell's experiences but also of Hood's Texas Brigade and the fierce battles they were in. Private Campbell was on leave to recover from a wound and didn't participate at Gettysburg; but joined the regiment right before the Battle of The Wilderness and met up again after being wounded while the Hood Brigade was at the Battle of Chickamauga. Another excellent history is the letters that Private Campbell wrote to his hometown newspapers and application for disability. This journal was discovered by one of his decendents who gave to historians/authors George Skoch and Mark W. Perkins. This is an excellent book that is highly informative and interesting. It is highly recommended for Civil War Historians; Scholars; Students and Buffs who are interested in Civil War History; he Army of Northern Virginia; Hood's Texas Brigade; the battles in the western theatre; and Texas History. A great read!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Bloodshed; long marches; starvation and much worseBy Midwest Book ReviewThe collaborative effort of civil war enthusiasts George Skoch and Mark W. Perkins; Lone Star Confederate: A Gallant And Good Soldier Of The Fifth Texas Infantry is a collection of letters penned by a Confederate solider. Eyewitness accounts of bloodshed; aftermath; long marches; starvation and much worse fill the pages of this riveting firsthand testimony of the front lines of America's deadliest war. Lone Star Confederate is a welcome and strongly recommended addition to Civil War collections and reading lists.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Decent early warBy StephenThis is a good first person account of life in the Texas Brigade in the early years of the war. If you're looking for detail on anything past Second Manassass; or an overview of the entire conflict; this is NOT the book for you. Still; a good and unique perspective of some of the finest moments of one of the finest brigades in the Confederate Army.
