9780553813630 - at the mercy of the winds: two remarkable journeys to the north pole [lingua inglese] di hempleman-adams, david (7 risultati)
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London 2002
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, Regno UnitoWorldofBooks
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EUR 1,41
EUR 6,46 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 3 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. On 28 May 2000, explorer David Hempleman-Adams took off from Spitzbergen in Norway on his record-breaking flight to the North Pole. His fragile wicker basket contained tanks of liquid oxygen to allow him to survive at high altitudes, an inflatable raft in case he crash-landed in the freezing Arc…tic Ocean, together with ten days of emergency rations. He knew that if he survived the week ahead, he would be the first man ever to have reached the North Pole by balloon. Hempleman-Adams had chosen to fly in a basket, rather than in the sophisticated enclosed capsule favoured by round-the-world balloonists today, in order to pay homage to three Swedes - Salomon Andree, Nils Strindberg and Knut Frankel - who in 1896 had also taken off for the Pole in their hot-air balloon. Only David knew the emotional significance of their expedition, which was characterized not only by extreme bravery and the determination to survive in extreme conditions but also by a tragic love affair that transcended both its period and its setting. For the Swedish explorers had been brought down by freezing fog three days into their polar attempt, and perished some time afterwards on the ice cap. Thirty-three years later, their bodies were discovered. Close to Strindberg's outstretched hand was the engagement ring of his fiance, in his pocket the locket she had given him for his birthday, and in their frail whalebone tent his last letter to his love. In this adventure book, David tells the extraordinary stories of both journeys, featuring drama from his own expedition, and original photographs and documents from the Swedish voyage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group) 2002
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Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno UnitoAwesomeBooks
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. At The Mercy Of The Winds This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Mone…y back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno UnitoBetter World Books Ltd
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Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno UnitoBahamut Media
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EUR 5,50
EUR 8,05 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 2 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you ar…e not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
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Da: Black Falcon Books, Wellesley, U.S.A.Black Falcon Books
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EUR 17,68
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Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good +. First Bantam trade paperback printing, full number line. Signed by the author on the title page: "David Hempleman-Adams." The book is unmarked; the spine is slightly cocked but uncreased; the top front corner of the spine is bumped; minor rippling to the pages; sleeve protected. Signed b…y Author(s).
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Da: Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, Regno UnitoParrot Books
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Paperback. Condizione: Fine.
