The home of the blizzard : a true story of Antarctic survival

This is Mawson's firsthand account of his years spent in sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds. At the heart of this story of pioneering deeds, great courage, heart-stopping rescues, and heroic perseverance is Mawson's epic sledge journey from 1912-1913. 4 16-page photo inserts. Title page Author's preface Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The problem and preparations Chapter 2: The last days at Hobart and the voyage to Macquarie Island Chapter 3: From Macquarie Island to Adélie Land Chapter 4: New lands Chapter 5: First days in Adélie Land Chapter 6: Autumn prospects Chapter 7: The blizzard Chapter 8: Domestic life Chapter 9: Midwinter and its work Chapter 10: The preparation of sledging equipment Chapter 11: Spring exploits Chapter 12: Across King George V Land Chapter 13: Toil and tribulation Chapter 14: The quest of the South Magnetic Pole Chapter 15: Eastward over the sea ice Chapter 16: Horn Bluff and Penguin Point Chapter 17: With Stillwell's and Bickerton's parties Chapter 18: The ship's story Chapter 19: The Western Base - Establishment and early adventures Chapter 20: The Western Base - Winter and spring Chapter 21: The Western Base - Blocked on the shelf ice Chapter 22: The Western Base - Linking up with Kaiser Wilhelm II Land Chapter 23: A second winter Chapter 24: Nearing the end Chapter 25: Life on Macquarie Island Chapter 26: A land of storm and mist Chapter 27: Through another year Chapter 28: The homeward cruise Appendix I: The staff Appendix II: Scientific work Appendix III: An historical summary Appendix IV: Glossary Appendix V: Medical reports Appendix VI: Finance Appendix VII: Equipment Endnotes The Home of the Blizzard is a tale of discovery and adventure in the Antarctic--of pioneering deeds, great courage, heart-stopping rescues, and heroic perseverance. This is Douglas Mawson's first-hand account of his years spent in sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds. At the heart of the story is Mawson’s epic sledge journey in 1912-13 during which his companions Ninnis and Mertz both perished. Told in a laconic but gripping narrative, this is a story that all armchair explorers will cherish. Originally published to great acclaim in 1915, this book has been out of print for many years. The Home of the Blizzard is illustrated with over ninety original photographs depicting the wildlife, the harsh living conditions and the spirit of the explorers. With a specially commissioned foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the "world's greatest living explorer," this is a book for anyone interested in adventure and the strength of the human spirit.