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Alone
Author: Richard Evelyn Byrd
ISBN-10: 1111141096
ISBN-13: 9781111141097
Published: 1938
Publisher: Putnam
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Book Description:
When Admiral Richard E. Byrd set out on his second Antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the North and South Poles. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire “to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they really are.” But early on things went terribly wrong. Isolated in the pervasive polar night with no hope of release until spring, Byrd began suffering inexplicable symptoms of mental and physical illness. By the time he discovered that carbon monoxide from a defective stovepipe was poisoning him, Byrd was already engaged in a monumental struggle to save his life and preserve his sanity.When Alone was first published in 1938, it became an enormous bestseller. This edition keeps alive Byrd’s unforgettable narrative for new generations of readers.
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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage to the Antarctic (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Alfred Lansing
ISBN-10: 0786708425
ISBN-13: 9780786708420
Published: 2001-02-27
Publisher: Basic Books
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Book Description:
In December 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven men set sail from South Georgia for the South Pole aboard the Endurance, the object of their expedition to cross Antarctica overland. A month later the ship was beset in the ice of the Weddell Sea, just outside the Antarctic Circle. Temperatures dropped to 35 degrees Celsius below zero. Ice-moored, the Endurance drifted northwest for ten months before it was finally crushed. The ordeal, however, had barely begun. Now illustrated with expedition photographer Frank Hurley's breathtaking images of the crew, the wildlife, the stark beauty of the land and terrors of the sea at every stage of this grueling adventure, Alfred Lansing's already compelling narrative assumes even more staggering dramatic power in its depiction of the heroic endurance of Shackleton and his twenty-seven indefatigably courageous men.
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South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-17
Author: Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
ISBN-10: 0434695009
ISBN-13: 9780434695003
Published: 1970-06-01
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd
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An illustrated account of Shackleton's last expedition to the Antarctic.
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Mountains of California (Conrad Anker - Essential History of Exploration & Mountaineering Series)
Author: John Muir
ISBN-10: 1116265524
ISBN-13: 9781116265521
Published: 2010-01-11
Publisher: BiblioLife
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Book Description:
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
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Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
Author: Gary Mack
ISBN-10: 0071395970
ISBN-13: 9780071395977
Published: 2002-06-03
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Book Description:
Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
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The Worst Journey in the World
Author: Apsley Cherry-Garrard
ISBN-10: 0786704373
ISBN-13: 9780786704378
Published: 1997-03-20
Publisher: Basic Books
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Book Description:
Cherry-Garrard, who accompanied Robert Falcon Scott to the Antarctic on the explorer's doomed quest for the South Pole, recounts the unforgettable journey across forbidding, inhospitable terrain. He was also a member of the search party that ultimately discovered Scott's frozen body along with his last notebook entries. With an introduction by the author, this tale of adventure stands out as a literary accomplishment as well as a classic of exploration.
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Open Your Heart with Skiing: Mastering Life through Love of the Turns (Open Your Heart)
Author: Stephen Hultquist
ISBN-10: 1601660065
ISBN-13: 9781601660060
Published: 2007-09-01
Publisher: DreamTime Publishing Inc.
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Book Description:
Open Your Heart with Skiing will inspire you to make the most of the turns -- both in life and on the slopes -- whether you are a seasoned skier or a beginner.
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The Game
Author: Ken Dryden
ISBN-10: 0470835842
ISBN-13: 9780470835845
Published: 2005-01-24
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Description:
Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, The Game is a reflective and thought-provoking look at a life in hockey. Intelligent and insightful, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ken Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. He gives us vivid and affectionate portraits of the characters — Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Guy Lapointe, Serge Savard, and coach Scotty Bowman among them — that made the Canadiens of the 1970s one of the greatest hockey teams in history. But beyond that, Dryden reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering up a rare inside look at the game of hockey and an incredible personal memoir. This commemorative edition marks the 20th anniversary of The Game's original publication. It includes black and white photography from the Hockey Hall of Fame and a new chapter from the author. Take a journey to the heart and soul of the game with this timeless hockey classic.
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
Author: Bruce Tremper
ISBN-10: 1594850844
ISBN-13: 9781594850844
Published: 2008-09
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
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Book Description:
Winter recreation in the backcountry has increased steadily over the years and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. As search and rescue teams are increasingly strapped for funding, self-education has become a larger necessity for snow-sport enthusiasts. The new edition of Bruce Tremper's seminal book is organized according to the structure of American Avalanche Association classes and all chapters have been updated and reviewed by peer experts.
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Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod
Author: Gary Paulsen
ISBN-10: 1439580847
ISBN-13: 9781439580844
Published: 2009-04-09
Publisher:
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Paulsen and his team of dogs endured snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, and hallucinations in the relentless push to go on. Map and color photographs.
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