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Sterling Point Books: Admiral Richard Byrd: Alone in the Antarctic
by
Paul Rink
Although less well known than his famous flight over the North Pole, Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
August 28th 2006
by Sterling
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Overall a great story of a single man's desire/will to live. I enjoyed the subject more than the writing itself. It seemed to be aimed at a younger crowd, but the story of survival is one that I love, and the South Pole truly takes one to his limits, especially 75 years ago.
Probably my favorite book of all time, or at least in the top four. This man spent the six winter months alone in the Antarctic. Great detail of how he lived (and nearly died a few times). Any time you feel like it's too cold outside, read this book and count your blessings.
Byrd survives six months in Antarctica overcoming CO poisening and horrendous conditions, whilst ensuring his colleagues believe him to be ok. Otherwise they would have risked certain death to rescue him.
This bok was good. It was a bit slow but at the end it was a good story. It was about antarctica and people trying to live there. You should read it.
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Paul Rink has worked in mechanical and steam engineering, physics, and electronics. He did intelligence work during World War II, then devoted himself to writing books for young teens, articles for such magazines as Esquire, and television dramas.
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