by Beau Riffenburgh (Author)
Scott, Shackleton and Mawson were the three great explorers of the Edwardian age. Now Beau Riffenburgh tells the forgotten story of Douglas Mawson and his death-defying expedition of 1911-14. A key member of Ernest Shackleton's famous Nimrod Expedition, Mawson led his own Australasian Antarctic Expedition. However, following the tragic deaths of the other members of his sledging party, he was left to struggle the hundreds of miles back to base alone, only to find that the relief ship had sailed away, leaving him to face another year in Antarctica. Having survived with a small band of men against incredible odds, he later led a groundbreaking two-year expedition which explored hundreds of miles of unknown coastline. Mawson's is a story of true heroism and a fascinating insight into the human psyche under extreme duress.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0747596719
ISBN 13: 9780747596714
Book Overview: Essential reading for fans of books on fellow Edwardian explorers, Scott and Shackleton. Racing with Death will include stunning illustrations, including photographs by the celebrated Frank Hurley. Stories of true exploration, heroism and extreme endeavour have enduring appeal.