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Die erste Antarktisexpedition unter dem amerikanischen Polarforscher Richard Evelyn Byrd war eine logistische Meisterleistung und dank der Unterstützung durch zahlreiche namhafte Unternehmer - u. a John D. Rockefeller und Edsel Ford - ein voller Erfolg. Vom Basislager Little America auf dem Ross-Schelfeis unternimmt der Forscher im Jahr 1928 den ersten erfolgreichen Flug und die Umrundung des Südpols in seiner dreimotorigen Floyd Bennett. Doch...

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Am 19. Februar 1947 hatte der amerikanische Navy-Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd vor, über den Nordpol zu fleigen. Stattdessen landete er im Innern der ErRde. Hier sein Tagebuch, das vom Pentagon seit Jahrzehnten unter Verschluss gehalten wird.

This book contains a fascinating biography of the famous American explorer, Richard E. Byrd. It includes information on his life, his thrilling adventures, and his North Pole and trans-Atlantic flights, together with his plans for conquering the Atlantic by air. This insightful and unparalleled biography is highly recommended for those with an interest in early twentieth century exploration, and it would make for a great addition to any booksh...

Richard E Byrd (1888-1957), was an American naval officer and explorer. Originally published in 1938, 'Alone' provides a gripping account of his second expedition to Antarctica in 1934. Contents: Richard E. Byrd, Preface, 1933: The Idea, March: The Decision, April i: God of 2.5, April ii: The Night, May i: The intimation, May ii: The Blow, June i: Despair, June ii: The Struggle, June iii: The Proposal, July i: Cold, July ii: The Tractors, Augu...

A table of cases for criminal and civil actions, a full name and subject index, and a glossary of legal terms augment this work.

From the moment Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. first left Anarctica, he knew he would return. Both the scope of the strange land and the uncharted scientific promise it held were too much to leave behind forever. Launched during the Great Depression amid great public skepticism, and with funding at its toughest to secure, this second Antarctic journey proved as daring, eventful, and inspiring as any Byrd ever embarked upon. Reissued for today's ...

As the culminating volume of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. s renowned expeditions, this is the comprehensive autobiography of a man who knew no limits. From his earliest days as a Navy pilot in training, to his controversial flights to the North and South Poles, his lifelong passion for exploration, and his trailblazing quests across the Antarctic continent, Admiral Byrd was a man who stared down long odds, harsh climates, and harrowing landsca...

Skyward is as much the memoir of great American explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. as it is a fascinating narrative of America s early aviation history, much of which Byrd shaped with his explorations as a naval pilot and pioneering scientist. Through the life of Admiral Byrd, we see the seeds of America s aerial military force, commercial airline travel, and our understanding of the planet s most remote geographical locations planted. Byrd...

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