Antarctic pioneer : the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne
(Book)
Author
Published
Toronto : Dundurn Press, [2022].
ISBN
9781459749535, 1459749537
Physical Desc
285 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 23 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Belmont Beech St. - Adult | B RONNE, J./ KAF | Storage |
Cambridge - Adult | 919.8904 Ronne | On Shelf |
Medway - Adult | BIOGRAPHY Ronne | On Shelf |
Wellesley - Adult | BIOGRAPHY Ronne, E.M./Kafarowski | On Shelf |
Weston - Adult | BIO RONNE, J. | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Toronto : Dundurn Press, [2022].
Format
Book
Street Date
202205
Language
English
ISBN
9781459749535, 1459749537
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Jackie Ronne reclaims her rightful place in polar history as the first American woman in Antarctica. Jackie was an ordinary American girl whose life changed after a blind date with rugged Antarctic explorer Finn Ronne. After marrying, they began planning the 1946-48 Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition. Her participation was not welcomed by the expedition team of red-blooded males eager to prove themselves in the hostile environment. On March 12, 1947, Jackie Ronne became the first American woman in Antarctica, and, months later, one of the first women to overwinter there. The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition secured its place in Antarctic history, but its scientific contributions have been overshadowed by conflict and the dangerous accidents that occurred. Jackie dedicated her life to Antarctica through promoting the achievements of the expedition and her husband's legacy. She was also a pioneer in polar tourism and an early supporter of the Antarctic Treaty. In doing so, she helped shape the narrative of twentieth-century Antarctic exploration."--,Provided by publisher.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also in electronic formats.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- American.
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration.
Biography.
Explorers -- United States -- Biography.
Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition -- (1946-1948)
Ronne, Edith M. -- (Edith Maslin), -- 1919-2009 -- Travel -- Antarctica.
Ronne, Edith M. -- (Edith Maslin), -- 1919-2009.
Women explorers -- United States -- Biography.
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration.
Biography.
Explorers -- United States -- Biography.
Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition -- (1946-1948)
Ronne, Edith M. -- (Edith Maslin), -- 1919-2009 -- Travel -- Antarctica.
Ronne, Edith M. -- (Edith Maslin), -- 1919-2009.
Women explorers -- United States -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kafarowski, J. (2022). Antarctic pioneer: the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne . Dundurn Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kafarowski, Joanna, 1962-. 2022. Antarctic Pioneer: The Trailblazing Life of Jackie Ronne. Dundurn Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kafarowski, Joanna, 1962-. Antarctic Pioneer: The Trailblazing Life of Jackie Ronne Dundurn Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kafarowski, Joanna. Antarctic Pioneer: The Trailblazing Life of Jackie Ronne Dundurn Press, 2022.
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