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Title	:	Mawson's Will: The Greatest Polar Survival Story Ever Written
Author	:	Lennard Bickel
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 272 pages
Published	:	February 4th 2000 by Steerforth (first published 1977)
Categories	:	Nonfiction. Adventure. History. Survival. Biography. Travel

Mawson's Will: The Greatest Polar Survival Story Ever Written

Lennard Bickel

Paperback | Pages: 272 pages

Rating: 4.26 | 1304 Users | 104 Reviews

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Mawson's Will is the dramatic story of what Sir Edmund Hillary calls "the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history." For weeks in Antarctica, Douglas Mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man: blistering wind, snow, and cold; loss of his companion, his dogs and supplies, the skin on his hands and the soles of his feet; thirst, starvation, disease, snowblindness - and he survived.
Sir Douglas Mawson is remembered as the young Australian who would not go to the South Pole with Robert Scott in 1911, choosing instead to lead his own expedition on the less glamorous mission of charting nearly 1,500 miles of Antarctic coastline and claiming its resources for the British Crown. His party of three set out through the mountains across glaciers in 60-mile-per-hour winds. Six weeks and 320 miles out, one man fell into a crevasse, along with the tent, most of the equipment, all of the dogs' food, and all except a week's supply of the men's provisions.
Mawson's Will is the unforgettable story of one man's ingenious practicality and unbreakable spirit and how he continued his meticulous scientific observations even in the face of death. When the expedition was over, Mawson had added more territory to the Antarctic map than anyone else of his time. Thanks to Bickel's moving account, Mawson can be remembered for the vision and dedication that make him one of the world's great explorers.

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Original Title:	Mawson's Will: The Greatest Polar Survival Story Ever Written
ISBN:	1586420003 (ISBN13: 9781586420000)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 4.26 From 1304 Users | 104 Reviews

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Incredible story of solo survival under unimaginable conditions. Could have used more detailed maps and perhaps an expansion on the last chapter (I understand these are better provided by other books written of the same expedition). Also not a fan of 'imagined dialogue' in non-fiction, but at least it's not used too often here. All of these are minor faults - the story is truly terrifying and suspenseful throughout. I loved Bickel's writing style - coming up with as many different ways as he did

Amazing survival storyI felt it was somewhat overly detailed in some chapters. It was an amazing story of survival in the worst imaginable conditions.

This is absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. I found it in the library by accident several years ago and read it for a home school unit study. Within a few pages my world was all about following this incredible man and his companions through their travels and trials. Home school lessons revolved around Antarctica and Douglas Mawson. This incredible and true story left me breathless and amazed. I remember talking about Mawson to anyone who would listen. If I could meet an historical

WOW i am soft

At a loss for words. It's amazing that Mawson's story ever survived for our reading interest. That he survived at all to live into his 70's is unbelieveable. Man's will to endure extreme circumstances under such conditions dumbfounds me. Most people would succumb to inevitable. Many have in this extreme environment. It does not change my hope to visit the Antartica someday, although I do not see me pursuing any adventures to the South Pole!A must read for those whom are fascinated with Artic and

This book has a lot if sentimental value to me. I remember my mom reading this book to me when I was a child living in Alaska and showing me the mechanics of ice bridges by laying a graham cracker across two books. It kindled my spirit of adventure and discovery!

One of the most awe-inspiring tales of perseverance in the face of unspeakable tragedy.