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Byrd, Richard E.

 
9781406704532: Exploring with Byrd
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ISBN 10: 1406704539 ISBN 13: 9781406704532
Editorial: Milward Press, 2007

Sinopsis

This book contains Richard E. Byrd’s 1937 autobiography, "Exploring with Byrd". This detailed account chronicles his life from his early days as a Navy pilot to his ambitions attempts to fly to the north and south poles. A fascinating look into life and mind of a man who knew no limits, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in exciting historical accounts. It would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Education of a Pilot”, “Flight to the North Pole”, “Antarctic Assault”, “Little America is Born”, “Escape from the Rockefeller Mountains”, “Spring Preparations”, “Flight to the South Pole”, “Eastward Beyond the Horizon”, “Return to Antarctica”, “The Devil’s Graveyard”, “Little America Regained”, etcetera. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. (1888 - 1957) was an American naval officer famous for his historic explorative endeavours. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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Reseña del editor

This book contains Richard E. Byrd’s 1937 autobiography, "Exploring with Byrd". This detailed account chronicles his life from his early days as a Navy pilot to his ambitions attempts to fly to the north and south poles. A fascinating look into life and mind of a man who knew no limits, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in exciting historical accounts. It would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Education of a Pilot”, “Flight to the North Pole”, “Antarctic Assault”, “Little America is Born”, “Escape from the Rockefeller Mountains”, “Spring Preparations”, “Flight to the South Pole”, “Eastward Beyond the Horizon”, “Return to Antarctica”, “The Devil’s Graveyard”, “Little America Regained”, etcetera. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. (1888 - 1957) was an American naval officer famous for his historic explorative endeavours. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Reseña del editor

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Editorial
Milward Press
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
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ISBN 10 
1406704539
ISBN 13 
9781406704532
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
264
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