The author fulfilled a lifetime's ambition when he spent fourteen months as the base-camp doctor at Halley, an isolated British research station on the Caird Coast of Antarctica. Following the penguins throughout the year, the author talks about the hardship of living at 50 C below zero and the unexpected comfort that the penguin community bring.
The story of Francis' obsession with the continent of Antarctica, and a joyous paean to the emperor penguins that inspire and reassure him. An evocative and enchanting narrative with a sublime sensitivity to the natural world. Perfect for readers of Colin Thubron and Sara Wheeler, and fans of the BBC's "Frozen Planet". Now in paperback.
