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The home of the blizzard : a true story of Antarctic survival

by Sir Douglas Mawson

About this title: Sir Douglas Mawson's account of his adventures in Antarctica with the Australasian Antarctic Expedition during the early 1900s. The British explorer and geologist, who died in 1958, lost two of his companions due to the harsh conditions. With original photographs.

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The Home of the Blizzard: a True Story of Antarctic Survival

by Mawson, Douglas, Sir (Preface By), And Fiennes

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by Douglas Mawson

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: St. Martin's Press Date Published: 1999 ISBN-13: 9780312211257 ISBN: 0312211252

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Edition: First Printing Binding: Hardcover Publisher: St Martins, New York Date Published: 1998 ISBN-13: 9780312211257 ISBN: 0312211252

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The Home of the Blizzard. a True Story of Antarctic Survival

by Douglas Mawson

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: St. Martin's Press 1998 Date Published: 1998 ISBN-13: 9780312211257 ISBN: 0312211252

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Description: 36.00. FINE CONDITION IN FINE DUST JACKET-DJ is NOT clipped- Antarctic exploration 1912-13, Mawson's great sledge journey. If you REQUEST A SCAN from me I will send you one. HARDBACK, St. Martin (1998) 1st such, NO WRITING OR MARKS IN BOOK, Nice Clean Sound Copy, 438 Pages-Photos-PLASTIC DUST JACKET PROTECTOR-This-is NOT a remainder book-Fine Gift Condition- read more

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Home of the Blizzard: a True Story of Antarctic Survival

by Sir Douglas Mawson

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Amazing survival stroy, Apr 2, 2009
By Partphyll, Pt Richmond CA

"True story of Mawson's adventures in Antarctica in his own words. Incredible obstacles -- got down to him alone with a makeshift sled and next-to-no food."

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