Synopsis
A selection of anecdotes about such renowned explorers as Shackleton, Byrd, Hillary, and Peary takes readers through the various stages of a typical expedition, from planning to setting out, finding one's goal, and surviving safely to return home, covering such topics as team-building, fund-raising, or digging a latrine in the permafrost. 35,000 first printing.
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Review
"An amazing collection of epic adventures and the lessons we can all learn from them." Peter Hillary
“A brilliant and original guide to getting back!” George Band
“A book rich in entertaining quotes” Descent
About the Author
Mick Conefrey is a filmmaker who has made award-winning documentaries on Arctic exploration and Himalayan mountaineering. He produced the BBC’s anniversary film to commemorate the first ascent of Everest in 1953. This is his third book.
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