{"product_id":"vodka-in-a-vegemite-jar-an-australian-on-a-soviet-antarctic-expedition-paperback","title":"Vodka in a Vegemite Jar: An Australian on a Soviet Antarctic Expedition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrevor Colin Hamley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1983 Australian glaciologist, Trevor Hamley, embarked on a 3,000 kilometre Soviet Antarctic return over-snow traverse from Mirny to Dome C. In this memoir, Trevor reveals how fate and a touch of destiny propelled him towards this unique experience, including a visit to Vostok - the coldest place on Earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt every turn, the Dome C traverse was beset by adversity yet achieved its scientific objectives. Mechanical and scientific equipment succumbed to the harsh Antarctic conditions, where temperatures plunged to minus sixty degrees centigrade. An appendicectomy was performed 1,000 kilometres from the safety of a permanent station, an unprecedented feat in the annals of Antarctic expeditions. Each leg of the journey became an exhilarating episode. But the narrative does not merely recount the logistical aspects of the traverse; it delves into the intricacies of glaciology and the profound issue of our time: climate change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eVodka in a Vegemite Jar\u003c\/i\u003e, Trevor skilfully intertwines the thrill of exploration with challenging human experiences. He tells us about an extraordinary opportunity and cross-cultural friendship.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53376861208883,"sku":"9780645855708","price":29.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/BK8UQwrdY79780645855708.webp?v=1779310419","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/vodka-in-a-vegemite-jar-an-australian-on-a-soviet-antarctic-expedition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}