The Call of Antarctica

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The Call of Antarctica

Feature Interview With Author Leilani Henry

Diamond-Michael Scott

Apr 21, 2024

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George W Gibbs, Jr

Great Books, Great Voices, a weekly podcast where we aim to ignite a new world of community, connection, and conversation one book at a time. My name is Diamond-Michael Scott and I am your Global Book Ambassador and Show Host.

My guest for this episode is Leilani Henry, author of the book The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent.

Using diary entries from Gibbs' expedition, Leilani through her book “The Call of Antarctica” takes readers on a journey to the rugged Antarctic landscape to learn its history, its present, and the importance of protecting its future.

Leilani is the daughter of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first person of African descent to go to Antarctica. In this episode recounts her father’s expedition while educating readers on the incredible geography, biodiversity, and history of the continent.

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