Trial of StrengthThe worlds subantarctic islands circle the lower part of the globe below New Zealand, Australia, Africa, and South America in the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties latitudes. They are filled with unique plants and wildlife, constantly buffeted by lashing rain and furious gales, and surrounded by a vast, powerful ocean. New Zealand and Australian subantarctic islands in particular have a rich and fascinating human history, from the early 19th century