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American hero and explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. tells the
story of his first journey through Antarctica and the founding of a
series of camps and bases referred to as "Little America." Over the
years, many similar areas were developed as camps and research
areas on Byrd's Antarctic missions, but the founding of "Little
America" required great courage and leadership. In awe of the
unforgiving landscape, he eagerly met its treacherous challenges.
Byrd outlines the blueprint for his first mission to Antarctica and
provides a glimpse into the obstacles he and his team overcame at
the world's end. Reissued for today's readers, Admiral Byrd's
classic explorations by land, air, and sea transport us to the
farthest reaches of the globe. As companions on Byrd's journeys,
modern audiences experience the polar landscape through Byrd's own
struggles, doubts, revelations, and triumphs and share the
excitement of these timeless adventures.
From the moment Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. first left Anarctica,
he knew he would return. Both the scope of the strange land and the
uncharted scientific promise it held were too much to leave behind
forever. Launched during the Great Depression amid great public
skepticism, and with funding at its toughest to secure, this second
Antarctic journey proved as daring, eventful, and inspiring as any
Byrd ever embarked upon. Reissued for today's readers, Admiral
Byrd's classic explorations by land, air, and sea transport us to
the farthest reaches of the globe. As companions on Byrd's
journeys, modern audiences experience the polar landscape through
Byrd's own struggles, doubts, revelations, and triumphs and share
the excitement of these timeless adventures.
As the culminating volume of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr.'s
renowned expeditions, this is the comprehensive autobiography of a
man who knew no limits. From his earliest days as a Navy pilot in
training, to his controversial flights to the North and South
Poles, his lifelong passion for exploration, and his trailblazing
quests across the Antarctic continent, Admiral Byrd was a man who
stared down long odds, harsh climates, and harrowing landscapes,
conquering them all with bravery now immortalized in American lore
and legend. Reissued for today's readers, Admiral Byrd's classic
explorations by land, air, and sea transport us to the farthest
reaches of the globe. As companions on Byrd's journeys, modern
audiences experience the polar landscape through Byrd's own
struggles, doubts, revelations, and triumphs and share the
excitement of these timeless adventures.
The Father Of Naval Aviation, October 31, 1869 To April 4, 1933.
On The Eve Of His Departure For The Antarctic Commander Byrd
Explains Why He Attempts The Exploration Of The Frozen Continent By
Air And Discusses Problems He Must Solve.
The Father Of Naval Aviation, October 31, 1869 To April 4, 1933.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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