Highlights Of The Byrd Antarctic Expedition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169657007)

""Highlights of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition"" is a book written by Richard E. Byrd, a famous American explorer who led several expeditions to the Antarctic region. The book provides a detailed account of Byrd's second expedition to the South Pole in 1933-1935, which was one of the most ambitious and successful explorations of the time. The book covers various aspects of the expedition, including the planning and preparation, the journey to the Antarctic, the scientific research conducted, the challenges faced by the team, and the discoveries made during the expedition. Byrd also describes the harsh conditions of the Antarctic climate and the unique wildlife that inhabits the region. The book is filled with photographs, maps, and illustrations that help readers visualize the expedition and its achievements. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploration, science, and adventure. The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, ""Highlights of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Antarctic exploration and the human spirit of adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard E. Byrd
ISBN-10: 1169657001
ISBN-13: 9781169657007
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d