Books & Maps

A Field Guide to the Flora of South Georgia

A Field Guide that describes all 26 native plants on South Georgia

A Visitors Guide to South Georgia by Sally Poncet and Kim Crosbie

With a foreword by Keith Shackleton, this book gives information on the history, vegetation and wildlife of 24 of South Georgia's most popular visitor sites.

An Artist in South Georgia by Molly Sheridan

An Artist in South Georgia contains beautiful sketches, crayons and watercolours of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery. This brand new book by Molly Sheridan is a special memento of her work and the island of South Georgia.

Antarctic Sanctuary by Kevin Schafer

South Georgia, in the remote South Atlantic, is one of the most dramatic islands in the world. Gathered below towering icy mountains are enormous gatherings of marine animals, including millions of penguins and seals. Currently in stock in softback version.

Britains Treasure Islands

This brilliant book by Stewart McPherson on the British Overseas Territories (OTs) called ìBritainís Treasure Islandsî after the spectacular TV nature documentaries by Rory on all the British OTs including, of course, South Georgia and the South Sandwhich islands. Price £30.00 (includes extra £5 toward postage due to the size of the book)

Giants of South Georgia by Ross James illustrated by Olga Volgina

Giants of South Georgia by Ross James and beautifully illustrated by Olga Volgina

An empowering and inspiring book with an environmental theme. For the young and the old at heart.

Grytviken Seen Through a Camera Lens

These powerful images of the whaling station at Grytviken capture what life was like for the intrepid Norwegia whalers, so far from home and so isolated from the outside world, living in South Georgia.

Painting the Whaling Stations of South Georgia by Theo Crutchley-Mack

PESCA 2nd Edition

Proceedings of the international conference on island invasives 2017

Island invasives : scaling up to meet the challenge. Proceedings of the international conference on island invasives 2017

Reclaiming South Georgia By Tony Martin and Team Rat

Reclaiming South Georgia The defeat of furry invaders on a sub-Antarctic island. By Tony Martin and Team Rat

Shackleton at South Georgia centenary edition by Robert Burton

This 32 page booklet tells the story of the three visits by Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of Britain's most heroic figures, to the remote island of South Georgia, which he called The Gateway to the Antarctica. It is a special centenary edition written by Robert Burton with a foreword by the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton. All profits from its sale will be used to preserve Shackleton's heritage on South Georgia.

Shackleton Crossing Map

Follow Shackleton's route across South Georgia.

The Island of South Georgia by Robert Headland

The Island of South Georgia by Robert Headland is the definitive reference book for the island, covering all aspects of South Georgia including the Falklands War. Reprint of 1st edition.

The Maritime History of South Georgia

This 32 page booklet is an SGHT publication and is richly illustrated with photographs of vessels. It includes a map of South Georgia showing the sites of the wrecks and hulks and other vessel remains.

Whaling At Godthul South Georgia by Odd Galteland (ed Bjorn L. Basberg)

Whaling At Godthul South Georgia 

The Early History of the Thor Dahl Company 1908-1931

 by Odd Galteland (English translation by Prof Bjorn L. Basberg)