Terra Incognita : Travels in Antarctica

A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, offering both a profound exploration of this frozen wilderness and an intimate portrait of what it means to exist at the edge of the world.

Sara Wheeler takes us into the heart of Antarctica, encountering the international temporary residents of the region—people living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space—and revealing the fascinating mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through her eyes, the Antarctic emerges in all its seductive mystery, a place that continues to captivate and challenge our understanding.

'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler: spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer