The Home of the Blizzard is a tale of discovery and adventure in the Antarctic--of pioneering deeds; great courage; heart-stopping rescues; and heroic perseverance. This is Douglas Mawson's first-hand account of his years spent in sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds. At the heart of the story is Mawson’s epic sledge journey in 1912-13 during which his companions Ninnis and Mertz both perished. Told in a laconic but gripping narrative; this is a story that all armchair explorers will cherish. Originally published to great acclaim in 1915; this book has been out of print for many years. The Home of the Blizzard is illustrated with over ninety original photographs depicting the wildlife; the harsh living conditions and the spirit of the explorers. With a specially commissioned foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes; the "world's greatest living explorer;" this is a book for anyone interested in adventure and the strength of the human spirit.
#741558 in Books 1999-01-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .45 x 5.62l; .53 #File Name: 0312133936236 pages
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A Real Eye-OpenerBy CustomerThis is a great book. We used it in conjunction with a history textbook in my college World War II class. Reading about the Holocaust in a textbook does not give you the whole story. This book is full of accounts written at the time the Holocaust was happening. I was both fascinated and extremely horrified while reading this book; and I feel like I learned a great deal from it. I would highly recommend this book. I would caution that it is quite graphic and not for younger readers. Also; some knowledge of the background of the Holocaust is helpful before reading this book. This is more a collection of accounts and doesn't give much of a broad overview of the events leading up to or surrounding the Holocaust; namely World War II.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Macy freedmanExcellent; relevant; and easy to read primary sources.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy BSS:)
