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Book Synopsis: “Gripping and superb. This book will steal the night from you.” —Laurence Gonzales, author of Deep Survival
On January 17, 1913, alone and near starvation, Douglas Mawson, leader of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, was hauling a sledge to get back to base camp. The dogs were gone. Now Mawson himself plunged through a snow bridge, dangling over an abyss by the sledge harness. A line of poetry gave him the will to haul himself back to the surface.
Mawson was sometimes reduced to crawling, and one night he discovered that the soles of his feet had completely detached from the flesh beneath. On February 8, when he staggered back to base, his features unrecognizably skeletal, the first teammate to reach him blurted out, “Which one are you?”
This thrilling and almost unbelievable account establishes Mawson in his rightful place as one of the greatest polar explorers and expedition leaders. It is illustrated by a trove of Frank Hurley’s famous Antarctic photographs, many never before published in the United States.
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Looking for a gripping and superb book that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than "Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration". This astounding true story will steal the night from you, just like it did to acclaimed author Laurence Gonzales. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Douglas Mawson, the leader of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, as he battles starvation, treacherous conditions, and life-threatening circumstances.
Experience the adrenaline rush as Mawson finds himself hanging over an abyss, desperate for survival. Through sheer determination and the inspiration from a line of poetry, he musters the strength to pull himself back from the brink. Mawson's harrowing journey will have you gasping in awe and marveling at the resilience of the human spirit.
With each turn of the page, you'll witness Mawson's heroic struggle, including nights spent crawling and the shocking discovery that the soles of his feet had detached from his flesh. The vivid details and Frank Hurley's mesmerizing Antarctic photographs, previously unseen in the United States, will transport you to the frozen landscape and make you feel as if you're right alongside Mawson on his treacherous expedition.
Don't miss out on this almost unbelievable account of one of the greatest polar explorers and expedition leaders in history. Get your copy of "Alone on the Ice" today and embark on a thrilling adventure that will leave you breathless.
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