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: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR014355993
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 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 him - an ill-fated Swedish expedition in 1897 that had a doomed love affair at the heart of its tale. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR004496982
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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: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 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: 6545-9780593047477
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0593047478I4N10
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Librería: Nilbog Books, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a Fine copy of the first edition (1st printing) in a Fine dust jacket. NOT a remainder copy. Nº de ref. del artículo: 038370
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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: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Good. At the Mercy of the Wind recounts the astonishing true story of British pilot David Hempleman-Adams, who survived a catastrophic ballooning accident that left him drifting helplessly over the Atlantic. Battling injury, exhaustion and the relentless forces of weather, he documents the fight to stay alive while rescue teams race against time. The book blends tense, moment-by-moment survival storytelling with reflective insights into risk, resilience and the mindset of an explorer. A gripping title for collectors of real-life adventure and readers drawn to extraordinary tales of endurance. Photograph available on request. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0001643707
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Librería: Eastleach Books, Newbury, BER, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, VG/VG. xiv+316pp, 16pp colour plates, endpaper maps, index, SIGNED by the author to the title, edges a little bumped. Account of the author's 2000 attempt to become the first person to travel to the North Pole by Ballon. In the true spirit of Exploration, the Swindon born explorer chose to use a wicker basket - a tribute to the three Swedish Ballonists who, almost 100 years before, had perished in a similar attempt. 675 grams. Nº de ref. del artículo: 60531
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Librería: Fireside Bookshop, Stroud, GLOS, Reino Unido
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Signs of light shelf-wear to outer extremities. Nº de ref. del artículo: 731491
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