The Home Of The Blizzard: Being The Story Of The Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This gripping historical account chronicles the harrowing experiences of a scientific expedition to the frozen continent. It details the extreme conditions, the relentless blizzards, and the profound challenges faced by the team as they pushed the boundaries of human endurance and scientific discovery. The narrative vividly illustrates the stark beauty and unforgiving nature of the Antarctic landscape, presenting a testament to courage and resilience. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of ice and isolation, gaining insight into the pioneering spirit of early 20th-century exploration. This volume offers a compelling look at one of the most ambitious and perilous journeys ever undertaken.
Author: Sir Douglas Mawson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1930, HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This gripping historical account chronicles the harrowing experiences of a scientific expedition to the frozen continent. It details the extreme conditions, the relentless blizzards, and the profound challenges faced by the team as they pushed the boundaries of human endurance and scientific discovery. The narrative vividly illustrates the stark beauty and unforgiving nature of the Antarctic landscape, presenting a testament to courage and resilience. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of ice and isolation, gaining insight into the pioneering spirit of early 20th-century exploration. This volume offers a compelling look at one of the most ambitious and perilous journeys ever undertaken.