His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste. Byrd wrote alone in response to requests from people all over the world wanting to know the true story behind his ordeal. While byrd was one of the most celebrated figures of his time receiving an unprecedented three ticker tape parades, his fame has slipped beneath that of other polar. The story of the second byrd antarctic expedition by richard evelyn bird, jr. Please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Goerler byrd polar research center the ohio state university 2700 kenny road columbus, ohio 432 10 usa abstract. Experience the incredible story of richard byrd as he survives for six months in 60f temperatures in his bid to explore the south pole in admiral richard byrd. Admiral byrd lessons in solitude from antarctica art of. What byrd discovered from experiencing five months of solitude at latitude 80 08 south.
Byrd, speaking in his book alone, written in the 1930s. In 1934, admiral richard byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Alone in the antarctic by paul rink 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Byrd 18881957 was an international hero best known for his accomplishments in pioneer aviation and polar exploration. On his second expedition in 1934, byrd spent five winter months alone operating a. Episodes of an adventurous life by richard evelyn byrd jr. Admiral richard byrd download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Byrd announced that he and copilot floyd bennett were the fust to fly an airplane over the north pole. Now i know where i get my good looks actually my moms dad is where i get my full head of hair. Originally published in 1938, alone provides a gripping account of his second expedition to antarctica in 1934. The following story details his battle with monoxide poisoning, depression and utter despair.
Byrd s expedition to the south pole, where he spent over four months in the polar darkness and cold, almost losing his life to carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty stovepipe before being rescued. Byrd s alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. One could feel the dangers the research team went through and especially admiral richard byrd when he was alone. Fewer, however, are familiar with another tale of antarctic adventure, that of the almost five months rear admiral richard e. Byrds alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. Near fine in a very good priceclipped dust jacket decorations by richard e. The afterword refers to byrds selfimposed exile inside a hut nine by thirteen feet, a pinprick in infinity etched into a floating glacier the size of france, just beyond the rim of human life. Condition old ownership signature on front free endpaper. Also known as the aviator that flew over the north pole, richard byrdsexploits of exploration reached the south pole, as well. This incredible biography of one of the most renown arctic explorers in history chronicles byrd s 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his desperate bid to survive the harsh antarctic landscape.
Byrds alone gets off to a slow start, but as soon as byrd is left alone, 123 miles from the nearest humans at little america, during the antarctic winter, the real drama begins. Robert burleigh paints mesmerizing word pictures booklist that are supplemented with excerpts from admiral byrds firsthand account of how he survived. Visit kindle etextbook store to find higher education books for engineering. The classic polar adventure by richard evelyn byrd. Skyward 1931 hardcover book by commander richard e. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste peace and. Alone by richard e byrd 1938 7th impression personal experience. Scientific expeditions, solitude, byrd antarctic expedition.
Aerial exploration in the antarctic, the flight to the south pole by richard evelyn byrd, jr. The strange hollow earth case of admiral richard byrd medium. Byrdaone1938international collectors library5 x 8221 pageshardcover booksigned by author. I have a special love for this book, as i am related to richard byrd. The classic polar adventure book by richard evelyn byrd. Naval academy in 1912, byrd was commissioned an ensign in. Jan 15, 2018 fewer, however, are familiar with another tale of antarctic adventure, that of the almost five months rear admiral richard e. Richard evelyn byrd has 32 books on goodreads with 6105 ratings. The strange hollow earth case of admiral richard byrd. He took up aviation in 1917, and after world war i he gained great fame in the air. Sep 01, 2017 admiral richard byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and survivors to set foot in the arctic and antarctic.
Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the north and south poles. If youre interested in more about richard byrd and the hollow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. R the gold of troy great biographies, volume 10 by hans fantel. Byrds expedition to the south pole, where he spent over four months in the polar darkness and cold, almost losing his life to carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty stovepipe before being rescued. His books little america and skyward, both straightforward accounts of his polar expeditions, were followed by alone in 1938. Byrd, 9781559634632, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click download or read online button to get admiral richard byrd book now. First trade edition of byrds account of his harrowing 1933 antarctic expedition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1. Byrd, richard evelyn, 18881957, american aviator and polar explorer, b. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to jean w. Apr, 2018 please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. Alone in the antarctic by paul rink online at alibris. Byrd spent alone at the bottom of the world in 1934.
First trade edition of byrds account of his harrowing 1933 antarctic. Issued the same year as a signed limited edition of only 225 copies. Byrd chose to stay alone in the antarctic over the long dark nights of antarctic winter. Whether the whole hollow earth story is fact or fiction, its great to imagine there are still hidden civilizations out there in the world. Byrd of his sojourn in antarctica for the long polar night of 1934. He was a recipient of the medal of honor, the highest honor for valor given by the united states, and was a pioneering american aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. It has much more detailed and accurate information about the 19291930 antarctic. Putnams sons, 1938 facsimile edition of the 1938 memoir of admiral richard e. Richard e byrd 18881957, was an american naval officer and explorer. Also known as the aviator that flew over the north pole, richard byrd sexploits of exploration reached the south pole, as well.
Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Admiral richard byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste peace. Fact, fiction as fact, and interpretation raimund e. Better than most modern explanations, byrds book shows why men and. Byrd, in full richard evelyn byrd, born october 25, 1888, winchester, virginia, u. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
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