Title Antarctic pioneer : the trailblazing life of Jackie Ronne / Joanna Kafarowski

Published Toronto : Dundurn Press, 2022

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Description 1 online resource 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Ronne, Edith M. (Edith Maslin), 1919-2009. Ronne, Edith M. (Edith Maslin), 1919-2009 -- Travel -- Antarctica SUBJECT Ronne, Edith M. (Edith Maslin), 1919-2009 fast Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (1946-1948) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00013641 Subject Women explorers -- United States -- Biography Explorers -- United States -- Biography Discoveries in geography Discoveries in geography -- American Explorers Travel Women explorers SUBJECT Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005493 Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- American. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005494 Subject Antarctica United States Genre/Form Biographies Biographies. Biographies. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781459749542 1459749545 1459749553 9781459749559

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