This is the story of how David Hempleman-Adams undertook a 1600 mile journey to the North Pole by balloon in an open-air wicker basket. He revisits the trip that inspired himan ill-fated Swedish expedition in 1897 that had a doomed love affair at the heart of its tale.". NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.
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In 1998, David Hempleman-Adams became the first person to complete the explorers Grand Slam, a challenge which has seen him conquer the North, South and Magnetic Poles and scale the highest mountain in each of the seven continents, including Everest.
le story of the first man to fly to the North Pole and back by balloon.
On June 3rd 2000, explorer David Hempleman-Adams touched down in Spitzbergen after his dramatic flight to the North Pole by balloon. Inspired by an ill-fated Swedish expedition over a century earlier, he piloted his balloon through the maelstrom of the Arctic wind on his 1,600 mile round trip. At the Mercy of the Winds is the epic story of his flight. Featuring up-to-the-minute drama from his expedition, original photographs and love letters from the 1897 Swedish voyage, and a page-turning text from acclaimed Telegraph journalist Robert Uhlig, this is a truly gripping true adventure story.
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. At the Mercy of the Wind This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780593047477
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Librería: Nilbog Books, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Elder Books, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo, Dust jacket, Dedicated inscription by the author to title page, 14 + 316pp. A near fine copy in likewise jacket. Overseas order may require extra postage costs. Inscribed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 003128-b12
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Librería: Bemrose Books, Otley, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Two remarkable journeys to the North Pole; a modern hero and a Victorian romance; no inscriptions apart from author's signature; unclipped D/J minimally bumped at bottom of spine. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 004017
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