Wild Sea : A History of the Southern Ocean - Joy McCann

Wild Sea

A History of the Southern Ocean

By: Joy McCann

Paperback | 1 June 2018

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Latitude 54° 02? South, Longitude 37° 14' West:

Prion Island, South Georgia


Unimpeded by any landmass, the mysterious Southern Ocean flows completely around Earth from west to east between the seasonally shifting icy continent of Antarctica and the coastlines and islands of Australia, New Zealand, South America and South Africa.

Weaving together sea captains’ journals, whalers’ log books, explorers’ letters, scientific research and ancient beliefs with her own voyage of discovery, Joy McCann reveals the secrets of a little-known ocean and its importance as a barometer of climate change.

About the Author

Joy McCann is a historian specialising in environmental, cultural and political history. She is currently a Visiting Scholar at the ANU School of History and Honorary Research Associate with the Centre for Environmental History. She has worked extensively as a public historian, researcher and curator in the cultural heritage, museums and libraries sector.
Industry Reviews
`Written with intensity and excitement, Wild Sea is a ripping yarn and a poetic exploration of a vast, wondrous ocean.' - Tom Griffiths

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