Alone - Byrd, Richard E.

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Alone by Byrd, Richard E. Format: HardcoverPublished by Putnam, 1938. 4th Impression. Condition Note: No dust jacket. Gift inscription on the front endpaper. First edition, fourth impression. This compelling narrative recounts Byrd's harrowing five-month vigil at an advance weather base in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year. Isolated in extreme darkness and cold, he suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a broken stove, battling fatal sickness and mental decay while struggling to survive.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more