The Frontier Below
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The Frontier Below by Jeff Maynard
Triumphs and disasters in the deep sea This is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.‘Superb’ Engineering & Technology
‘Enthralling’ InDEPTH
‘A brisk tour through the history of diving and submersiblesThe cast of characters is wide and wild’ International Journal of Science
‘On every page of this book there is an “I-didn’t-know-that” moment’ Sydney Daily Telegraph
‘Keeps you turning each page, diving deeper into history’ Melbourne Herald Sun
‘Maynard has given us a tour of the horizon on the history and practice of mankind’s quest to go ever deeper in the sea’ Don Walsh, the first person to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
Praise for Antarctica’s Lost Aviator
‘Filled with a sumptuous cast of real-life adventurers, this is an engrossing and stirring tale’ Kirkus Reviews
‘A simply fascinating and inherently riveting read from beginning to end. Exceptionally well researched, written, organized, and presented’ Midwest Book Review
‘Maynard teases out the skeletons in Ellsworth’s closet while layering obstacle upon obstacle’ Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Unseen Anzac
‘A wonderfully researched book. Every Australian should read it. Almost every page leaves you astonished’ The Age
Praise for Wings of Ice
‘This polar adventure classic is begging to be read. A ripping yarn’ Sydney Morning Herald
Jeff Maynard is an Australia nonfiction author specialising in polar history and underwater exploration. He researches previously untold historical subjects, then presents readers with engaging, character-driven stories.
Maynard is a world authority on diving history. He was a founding member of the International Historical Diving Society and was President of the Australian chapter of the society for more than a decade. He is the editor of the quarterly magazine, Classic Diver. He presents papers at international diving events, and is a sought-after speaker for radio interviews. In 2002, he won the Historical Diving Society-UK award for his book Divers in Time. He is a member of the Explorers Club. He is also a book reviewer, radio commentator and editor.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780008532727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008532729 |
| Title | The Frontier Below |
| Author | Jeff Maynard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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