With Byrd at the Bottom of the World

With Byrd at the Bottom of the World
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781442275232
ISBN-13 : 1442275235
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Book Synopsis With Byrd at the Bottom of the World by : Norman D. Vaughan

Download or read book With Byrd at the Bottom of the World written by Norman D. Vaughan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Byrd at the Bottom of the World vividly recounts American explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s expedition to the South Pole. From the sublime to the ridiculous, author and fellow explorer Norman D. Vaughan recalls the historic moments, practical jokes, jealousies, and affection among compatriots facing the dangers of a frozen and inhospitable continent.


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