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pp. 196, b/w photographs, “A fascinating account of a Harvard dropout who became dog handler on Byrd’s 1928-30 expedition to Antarctica. Vaughan has many interesting anecdotes of a life that has been full and varied, as evidenced by the fact that he is 85 and still mushing. The story, like the author’s life, suffers a letdown when Vaughan returns from Little America to begin a career in advertising. But the expedition account is riveting, and there are hints of later excitement. The book is a bit unfocused, however, and it is uncertain whether this is an autobiography, a biography of Byrd, or an account of a polar exploration. Recommended wherever general readers are interested in the Antarctic grail.”
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| ISBN | 0811719049 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780811719049 | |
| Number of pages | 196 | |
| Original Title | With Byrd at Bottom of World | |
| Published Date | 1990 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8u | |
| Place of Publication | Harrisburg | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | Arctic | |
| Authors: | Cecil B. Murphey, Norman D. Vaughan | |
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
pp. 196, b/w photographs, “A fascinating account of a Harvard dropout who became dog handler on Byrd’s 1928-30 expedition to Antarctica. Vaughan has many interesting anecdotes of a life that has been full and varied, as evidenced by the fact that he is 85 and still mushing. The story, like the author’s life, suffers a letdown when Vaughan returns from Little America to begin a career in advertising. But the expedition account is riveting, and there are hints of later excitement. The book is a bit unfocused, however, and it is uncertain whether this is an autobiography, a biography of Byrd, or an account of a polar exploration. Recommended wherever general readers are interested in the Antarctic grail.”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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