Admiral Richard Byrd: Alone in the Antarctic

by Paul Rink

Experience the incredible story of Richard Byrd as he survives for six months in -60F temperatures in his bid to explore The South Pole in  Admiral Richard Byrd .

Also known as the aviator that flew over The North Pole , Richard Byrd’s exploits of exploration reached The South Pole , as well! Admiral Richard Byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and survivors to set foot in the Arctic and Antarctic.

This incredible biography of one of the most renown Arctic explorers in history chronicles Byrd's 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his  desperate bid to survive the harsh Antarctic landscape . During his voyage, Byrd became hopelessly lost in the frozen tundra. Byrd was  separated from his crew for an astonishing six months in unforgiving, 60 degree below zero temperatures . Byrd’s story is one of courage, fortitude, and the indominable human spirit . A must have for anyone with a taste for adventure!

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2017

About the author

Paul Rink has worked in mechanical and steam engineering, physics, and electronics. He did intelligence work during World War II, then devoted himself to writing books for young teens, articles for such magazines as Esquire, and television dramas.

Reviews

[Janelle Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had I not needed to read this book for book group, I’d never have picked it up. It was a slow start, but I must say, I really enjoyed it. So interesting and full of stuff I knew nothing about. Hard to imagine choosing to go live in such conditions. Everyone but one in our book club loved it, and the outlier said Admiral Byrd was too full of himself and she couldn’t get past that to enjoy the book.

[Phyllis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting autobiographical insight into the mind of one of our most famous explorers. If you have ever pondered what it would be like to live in a little hut in isolation from other humans before the days of tv, internet, etc. (a la Thoreau), but to do this in Antartica in Winter in the 1930's...this is YOUR book!
Very good read.