Pen & Sword’s Discovery imprint is devoted to explorers and adventurers who have sought to extend our understanding of our world and who have - sometimes literally - journeyed to the ends of the earth. On land, at sea and in the air they have dared to test their knowledge, skill, endurance and courage against the most hazardous conditions, and many of them lost their lives while doing so. Biographies, autobiographies, memoirs and accounts of remarkable exploits and expeditions will all be published in this new list which celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of men and women who were prepared to take enormous risks in order to pursue their passion for discovery.
The passion Dr. Hamilton has for his subject is unmistakeable and his dedication to research is unarguable. There is an incredible level of detail in the book and it's focus on the three explorations of the Antarctic area allow for a very laser focused approach.
NetGalley, Jennifer Ruth
The passion Dr. Hamilton has for his subject is unmistakeable and his dedication to research is unarguable. There is an incredible level of detail in the book and it's focus on the three explorations of the Antarctic area allow for a very laser focused approach.
NetGalley, Jennifer Ruth
"This book goes someway to explaining the intrigue of the period much of it disingenuous. Another well explored cannon to that which is already known of the saga and search for the North west passage."
Review by
Chris Roche, South West Maritime Society
"This book goes someway to explaining the intrigue of the period much of it disingenuous. Another well explored cannon to that which is already known of the saga and search for the North west passage."
Review by
Chris Roche, South West Maritime Society
It is a wonder that no one has thought to make a film about this incredible true story. Peter Baxter's book is a treasure trove of information about the Franklin expedition and Franklin's widow's attempts to set the record straight. Fantastic.
Books Monthly
It is a wonder that no one has thought to make a film about this incredible true story. Peter Baxter's book is a treasure trove of information about the Franklin expedition and Franklin's widow's attempts to set the record straight. Fantastic.
Books Monthly
Published ahead of the 200th anniversary of his great discovery in January 2020, the 'definitive' biography of the exploits of Edward Bransfield, the first man to find and chart the Antarctic mainland, and one of Britain's great maritime explorers (although he was born in Ireland).
The Bookseller 10/5/19
Published ahead of the 200th anniversary of his great discovery in January 2020, the 'definitive' biography of the exploits of Edward Bransfield, the first man to find and chart the Antarctic mainland, and one of Britain's great maritime explorers (although he was born in Ireland).
The Bookseller 10/5/19
It is not a huge book but is nicely presented with decent quality paper (a pet peeve of mine on some prints) so it makes a pleasant light read and the author shows considerable mastery of his obvious interests. I found it both fascinating and readable any would recommend it to anyone with an interest in some of the more common disasters that could affect seafarers in those far off times.
Read the full review [link=https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20700-crusoe-castaways-and-shipwrecks-in-the-perilous-age-of-sail/]here[/link]
Model Ship World
It is not a huge book but is nicely presented with decent quality paper (a pet peeve of mine on some prints) so it makes a pleasant light read and the author shows considerable mastery of his obvious interests. I found it both fascinating and readable any would recommend it to anyone with an interest in some of the more common disasters that could affect seafarers in those far off times.
Read the full review [link=https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20700-crusoe-castaways-and-shipwrecks-in-the-perilous-age-of-sail/]here[/link]
Model Ship World
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From Pole to Pole
Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) was the most successful polar explorer of his era using sledges, dogs, ski and ships. He is mainly remembered for being the first man to reach the South Pole on 14 December 1911. What is less often remembered is that he was also the first man to reach the North Pole on 12 May 1926 as the leader of the Amundsen- Ellsworth-Nobile… Read more...
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Winged Scalpel
In this fast paced narrative, ex-SAS surgeon Richard Villar provides 'a very personal insight into the difficulties, dangers and occasional virtual impossibility of providing medical aid to disaster areas and war zones. He shares his remarkable experiences in the aftermath of three major earthquakes – Kashmir (2005), Java (2006) and Haiti (2010)… Read more...
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Ordeal By Ice
Surrounded by hazardous seas and pitiless ice, Antarctica was first sighted by Europeans less than three centuries ago. Since then, hundreds of ships have voyaged around that continent, challenged by poorly charted waters, storms, pack ice, icebergs and disease. This comprehensive and richly illustrated book tells the story of these ships and the expeditions… Read more...
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Everest & the Conquest in the Himalaya
A century ago the summits of the world’s highest peaks, Everest included, were beyond reach. Pioneering attempts to overcome the dangers of climbing at extremely high altitudes ended in failure, sometimes with disastrous consequences. Yet today high-altitude ascents are frequent, almost commonplace. Everest can be conquered by relatively inexperienced… Read more...
One Man's Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2
A deeply moving story of the beauty and brutality of life, and death, on the world’s most unpredictable and perilous mountain. Sitting just lower than Everest at 8,611 metres above sea level on the China–Pakistan border, the Savage Mountain claims the lives of even the most experienced climbers. Alongside severe altitude, the weather is notoriously… Read more...
