Review of Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013) by Matheus C — 04 Jan 2015

Some beautiful imagery, but mostly pointless.

This review of Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013) was written by Matheus C on 04 Jan 2015.

Antarctica: A Year on Ice has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ken W (184) on 09 Oct 2013

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