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Empire Antarctica is the story of Gavin Francis‘ fourteen months in one of the world's remotest places. Challenging himself to thrive at the ends of the earth, he follows the penguin colonies, a species utterly adapted to the harsh environment, finding community, inspiration and joy.

Winner of the Scottish Book of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Costa Biography Prize, RSL Ondaatje Prize, Banff Adventure Travel Prize and Saltire Book of the Year Award.