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Exploring with Byrd

Author: Richard Evelyn Byrd

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1442241691

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.

Discovery

Author: Richard Evelyn Byrd

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1442241675

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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.

Little America

Author: Richard Evelyn Byrd

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1442241713

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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.

Alone

Author: Richard E. Byrd

Publisher:

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781447424109

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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.

Assault on Eternity

Author: Lisle A. Rose

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Account of U.S. Navy Antarctic Expedition, 1946-47, better known as 'Operation Highjump' which established the U.S.A. as a major Antarctic power. The expedition was headed by Richard E. Byrd.

Admiral Richard Byrd

Author: Paul Rink

Publisher: Young Voyageur

Published: 2017-09

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0760354359

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Richard Byrd, survived six months alone at a tiny base in the Antarctic winter. His story is an epic of courage and an indomitable will to live.

Exploring with Byrd

Author: Richard Evelyn Byrd

Publisher:

Published: 1937

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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Autobiographical excerpts from the works of Richard Byrd, with details of his explorations in both the Arctic and Antarctic, by air and by sea.

Exploring with Byrd

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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Explorer

Author: Lisle A. Rose

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 0826217826

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Lisle A. Rose offers a balanced view of polar explorer Richard E. Byrd--a vivid picture of a brilliant but flawed egoist. "Explorer" is the definitive biography of the man and an armchair adventure of the highest order.

Exploring with Byrd

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1937

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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Forfatteren, den amerikanske admiral og flyver, Richard E. Byrd, beretter om sine ekspeditioner med fly til Nordpolen i 1926 og til Sydpolen i 1928-29.