At the Mercy of the Wind by David Hempleman-Adams
This is the story of how David Hempleman-Adams undertook a 1600 mile journey to the North Pole by balloon in an open-air wicker basket. He revisits the trip that inspired him - an ill-fated Swedish expedition in 1897 that had a doomed love affair at the heart of its tale.
Lovers of true adventure need look no further than this account of a dramatic flight to the North Pole by balloonOn 3 June 2000, David Hempleman-Adams touched down in Spitzbergen after an epic journey, one inspired by an ill-fated Swedish expedition of over a century ago. By the end of his own dramatic - and successful - record-breaking bid, Hempleman-Adams was the first man to have ever reached the Pole by his chosen means. This prompt recording of his achievement is impressive on several counts. First of all, as a journal of raw human courage, past and present. Second, as a piece of adventure writing and, lastly, as a new episode in the annals of Arctic exploration. The book covers both the previous, doomed expedition as well as the more recent triumphs, all written in impeccable accounts that are irresistible. By featuring original love letters and original photographs from the earlier expedition, as well as all the most up-to-date info available on the latest one, readers will surely throw themselves on this Mercy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593047477 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593047478 |
| Title | At the Mercy of the Wind |
| Author | David Hempleman-Adams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-06-04 |
| Number of pages | 279 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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