South of Sixty

std as cover: Antarctic Memories Publishing, 2006. Paperback. Used: Acceptable. Living in the Antarctic in the 1960's meant coal stoves, melting snow for bath water, and running husky dogs. Michael spent two years on the icy continent, one year at Deception Island and one year at Adelaide Island. Ships relieved the isolated bases every eight months. A return in 2005 showed an increase in fur seals and whales, but huskies were no longer allowed to be in the Antarctic. Editorial Reviews Review This is a very readable account of a young man's experience...He describes with great sensitivity the work... --Keith Holmes, March 10, 2006 Mike Warr vividly captures the excitement...felt on going to spend two years in Antarctica, serving on remote bases. --Cliff Pearce, March 17, 2006 South of Sixty...is the lively story of two years spent...at British bases...beginning in 1963, interestingly contrasted with his tourist jounrey to the same area in 2005. --Jeff Rubin, January 2007, The Polar Times From the Inside Flap The men made their own entertainment. They had to get on with each other, as they were isolated for eight months at a time until the relief ship could get through the sea ice. The experience left an indelible memory on all who lived in the Antarctic. South of Sixty describes this life, and contrasts it with the changes in present-day Antarctica. ?'?the lead dog whipped around, and the whole team raced off, without the driver, towards the ice cliffs that plunged forty feet into the cold sea.' ?This is a very readable account of a young man's experience of two years working as a meteorologist in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey in the 1960's. He describes with great sensitivity the work and atmosphere at these stations and how much the experience meant to him. This excellent book will be much appreciated by the many tourists who now visit Deception Island and the Antarctic Peninsula each year??- Keith Holmes, British Antarctic Survey geologist, 1964 to 1967 and BAS Club Membership Secretary. ?Mike Warr vividly captures the excitement?felt on going to spend two years in Antarctica, serving on remote bases. This is a good read!? - Cliff Pearce F.R.G.S., spent two years living in the Antarctic and is the author of The Silent Sound, (2004). About the Author Michael grew up in Britain. After spending two years in Antarctica he moved to Canada. Retired, he writes on the Antarctic, gardens and runs marathons.