Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. This incredible biography of one of the most renown arctic explorers in history chronicles byrd s 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his desperate bid to survive the harsh antarctic landscape. Admiral byrd lessons in solitude from antarctica art of. Alone by richard e byrd 1938 7th impression personal experience. Byrds alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. First trade edition of byrds account of his harrowing 1933 antarctic. 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. He was a recipient of the medal of honor, the highest honor for valor given by the united states, and was a pioneering american aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. One could feel the dangers the research team went through and especially admiral richard byrd when he was alone.
While byrd was one of the most celebrated figures of his time receiving an unprecedented three ticker tape parades, his fame has slipped beneath that of other polar. Robert burleigh paints mesmerizing word pictures booklist that are supplemented with excerpts from admiral byrds firsthand account of how he survived. Aerial exploration in the antarctic, the flight to the south pole by richard evelyn byrd, jr. 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. R the gold of troy great biographies, volume 10 by hans fantel. Alone in the antarctic by paul rink online at alibris. October 25, 1888 march 11, 1957 was an american naval officer and explorer. 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. The classic polar adventure is the story of famed explorer richard byrd s famous or infamous solitary sojourn at the bottom of the world ably, if somewhat reluctantly, told by byrd himself.
A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. First trade edition of byrds account of his harrowing 1933 antarctic expedition. The strange hollow earth case of admiral richard byrd medium. Alone in the antarctic by paul rink 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Visit kindle etextbook store to find higher education books for engineering. If youre interested in more about richard byrd and the hollow. The strange hollow earth case of admiral richard byrd. Issued the same year as a signed limited edition of only 225 copies. Better than most modern explanations, byrds book shows why men and. The story of the second byrd antarctic expedition by richard evelyn bird, jr.
Episodes of an adventurous life by richard evelyn byrd jr. He took up aviation in 1917, and after world war i he gained great fame in the air. On his second expedition in 1934, byrd spent five winter months alone operating a. Experience the incredible story of richard byrd as he survives for six months in 60f temperatures in his bid to explore the south pole in admiral richard byrd. Condition old ownership signature on front free endpaper. Skyward 1931 hardcover book by commander richard e. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to jean w.
Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1. Near fine in a very good priceclipped dust jacket decorations by richard e. Whether the whole hollow earth story is fact or fiction, its great to imagine there are still hidden civilizations out there in the world. Byrd announced that he and copilot floyd bennett were the fust to fly an airplane over the north pole. Byrdaone1938international collectors library5 x 8221 pageshardcover booksigned by author.
Admiral richard byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now i know where i get my good looks actually my moms dad is where i get my full head of hair. Byrd chose to stay alone in the antarctic over the long dark nights of antarctic winter.
Byrds expedition to the south pole, where he spent over four months in the polar darkness and cold, almost losing his life to carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty stovepipe before being rescued. 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. Byrd, 9781559634632, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Scientific expeditions, solitude, byrd antarctic expedition. Byrd 18881957 was an international hero best known for his accomplishments in pioneer aviation and polar exploration. Byrd, speaking in his book alone, written in the 1930s. Byrd, in full richard evelyn byrd, born october 25, 1888, winchester, virginia, u. Byrds alone gets off to a slow start, but as soon as byrd is left alone, 123 miles from the nearest humans at little america, during the antarctic winter, the real drama begins. Admiral byrd lessons in solitude from antarctica art of manliness.
Byrd of his sojourn in antarctica for the long polar night of 1934. Originally published in 1938, alone provides a gripping account of his second expedition to antarctica in 1934. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner. Richard evelyn byrd has 32 books on goodreads with 6105 ratings. Fewer, however, are familiar with another tale of antarctic adventure, that of the almost five months rear admiral richard e. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Naval academy in 1912, byrd was commissioned an ensign in. It has much more detailed and accurate information about the 19291930 antarctic. Sep 01, 2017 admiral richard byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and survivors to set foot in the arctic and antarctic. Byrd spent alone at the bottom of the world in 1934. The classic polar adventure by richard evelyn byrd. Byrd wrote alone in response to requests from people all over the world wanting to know the true story behind his ordeal.
Richard e byrd 18881957, was an american naval officer and explorer. His books little america and skyward, both straightforward accounts of his polar expeditions, were followed by alone in 1938. Byrd s alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. Click download or read online button to get admiral richard byrd book now. Goerler byrd polar research center the ohio state university 2700 kenny road columbus, ohio 432 10 usa abstract. Byrd, richard evelyn, 18881957, american aviator and polar explorer, b. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china.
Apr, 2018 please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. Also known as the aviator that flew over the north pole, richard byrd sexploits of exploration reached the south pole, as well. In 1934, admiral richard byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I have a special love for this book, as i am related to richard byrd. Byrd s expedition to the south pole, where he spent over four months in the polar darkness and cold, almost losing his life to carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty stovepipe before being rescued. Fact, fiction as fact, and interpretation raimund e. The classic polar adventure book by richard evelyn byrd. In 1934, long before science ascertained the real effects of constant darkness on the human psyche, byrd, in this autobiographical expose, makes it very. Putnams sons, 1938 facsimile edition of the 1938 memoir of admiral richard e. Admiral richard byrd download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Jan 15, 2018 fewer, however, are familiar with another tale of antarctic adventure, that of the almost five months rear admiral richard e.
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