The Crossing of Antarctica by Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary 1958 HB/DJ
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The Crossing of Antarctica by Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary 1958 HB/DJ. By Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary. This book is the definitive account of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. First-hand accounts from both Fuchs and Hillary. Sir Vivian Fuchs was a British explorer and geologist who conceived the idea of the crossing. The Last Great Journey The Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-1958 The Crossing of Antarctica By Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary Format Hardcover Publisher Little, Brown Year 1958 Edition 1st US Edition Seller's Condition Note: Very Good (VG) This is a First American Edition in Very Good condition. The binding is tight and the blue boards are solid. The interior pages are crisp, clean, and free of any writing or highlighting. The original dust jacket is included and shows some general shelf wear with very small tears along the top edge, consistent with age. A beautiful copy for the collector of polar history. Will be shipped carefully and quickly. Into the Whiteout On November 24, 1957, eleven men and their leader, Dr. Vivian Fuchs, set out from Shackleton Base to attempt what Shackleton himself had failed to do: cross the frozen Antarctic continent. This book is the definitive account of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. It details the 2,500-mile journey across the most hostile environment on Earth. While Fuchs led the crossing party from the Weddell Sea, Sir Edmund Hillary (conqueror of Everest) led the New Zealand support party from the Ross Sea, laying supply depots to ensure the crossing party's survival. Highlights of this edition: First-hand accounts from both Fuchs and Hillary. Details the use of Sno-Cats, dog teams, and aircraft in extreme conditions. Features stunning map endpapers showing the routes of the expedition (see photos). A testament to "faith and science" in the face of blizzards, crevasses, and whiteouts. The Leaders Sir Vivian Fuchs was a British explorer and geologist who conceived the idea of the crossing. Sir Edmund Hillary gained worldwide fame as the first man to summit Mount Everest. In this expedition, he became the first person to reach the South Pole overland since Scott in 1912. "We must and will do it." — Vivian Fuchs, from his journal Preserving the History of Exploration. Professional Packaging • Fast Shipping • Trusted Seller JT ENTERPORTALS © 2026 >>Powered by WonderLister App
