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Book Synopsis: When John Behrendt went to Antarctica in the early 1960s as part of the United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP), the Cold War was at its height and research on the ice sheet was risky. The Antarctic air squadron VX6 had an accident rate eight times that of U.S. Naval aviation in other parts of the world, and graduate students and young scientists like Behrendt received hazard pay for their work.
In John Behrendt's memoir we relive that era of scientific exploration. He describes two seasons on the ice in Operation Deep Freeze, leading field parties, conducting scientific research, and struggling against the elements. Behrendt led an over-snow geophysical-glaciological-geologic-geographic exploration party to the southern Antarctic Peninsula and to a mountain range that was eventually named for him in recognition of his work. Behrendt pioneered in aerogeophysical surveys over the Transantarctic Mountains and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. In his reflections of the period from 1960 to 1962, he notes that time was closer to the eras of Ernest Shackleton (Endurance Voyage, 1914) and Robert F. Scott's and Roald Amundsen's treks to the South Pole (1911-12) than to the present.
Readers who are fascinated with the twentieth-century frontier of our shrinking planet will relish his adventurous account.
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Immerse yourself in the gripping memoir, "The Ninth Circle: A Memoir of Life and Death in Antarctica, 1960-1962." Join John Behrendt, a fearless explorer, as he takes you on an extraordinary journey to the world's harshest and most treacherous continent. As part of the United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP), Behrendt faced the challenges of the Cold War and the daunting risks associated with conducting research on the unforgiving ice sheet. This thrilling account will transport you back to an era of courageous scientific exploration.
Step into history as Behrendt leads you through two seasons on the ice during Operation Deep Freeze. As he ventures deeper into the unknown, he braves the elements, leads field parties, and conducts groundbreaking scientific research. Behrendt's unwavering determination and resilience in the face of danger will leave you in awe.
One of Behrendt's remarkable achievements was his leadership of an over-snow geophysical-glaciological-geologic-geographic exploration party to the southern Antarctic Peninsula. His groundbreaking work eventually led to the recognition of a mountain range named in his honor. Born out of his pioneering spirit, Behrendt also conducted aerogeophysical surveys over the Transantarctic Mountains and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Transport yourself to a time when bravery and exploration were at the forefront of scientific discovery. "The Ninth Circle" not only paints a vivid picture of Antarctica's beauty and harshness but also provides valuable insights into the early 1960s, a time when the world was on the brink of a new era. Ernest Shackleton, Robert F. Scott, and Roald Amundsen were still fresh in the collective memory, and Behrendt acknowledges the historical significance of his own adventures.
If you are fascinated by the relentless pursuit of knowledge and love stories of human triumph against all odds, "The Ninth Circle" is a must-read. Join John Behrendt on his extraordinary journey and experience the thrill of exploration in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth.
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