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

Presents a first-hand account of a pioneering sledge journey in the Antarctic, first published in 1915. Mawson details daily life and harrowing adventures during his years spent in sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds as part of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. Includes some 90 wonderful b&w photos of wildlife, harsh living conditions, and the spirit of the explorers. This edition contains a foreword by the first person to cross Antarctica on foot. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.