Bibliograph

Antarctic pioneer, the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne, Joanna Kafarowski

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Antarctic pioneer, the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne, Joanna Kafarowski

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Antarctic pioneer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1265457392

Responsibility statement

Joanna Kafarowski

Sub title

the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne

Summary

"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

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