Explorers - Biography, Adventurers - General & Miscellaneous - Biography, Great Adventures & Legendary Journeys - Travel Essays & Descriptions, Polar Regions - History, Self-Improvement, Exploration & Discovery - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The harrowing and heartfelt account of an adventurer's desire to feel true peace and isolation. Richard E. Byrd chose to stay alone in the Antarctic over the long dark nights of Antarctic winter. The following story details his battle with monoxide poisoning, depression and utter despair. 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.A gripping account of the human will to survive, Alone has remained an international best-seller since its original publication in 1938.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
This reissue of Byrd's account of a grueling five-month stay at the South Pole in 1934 includes original illustrations by Richard Harrison. (June)Library Journal
In this 1938 volume, the great explorer recounts four months he spent alone gathering scientific data in a shack in Antarctica. The result is a remarkable story of survival and adventure. This facsimile edition is published in a blue typeface.Book Details
Published
August 11, 2011
Publisher
Read Books Design
Pages
306
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781447424109