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.
This 220 page hardback is a sometimes light hearted account of the many varied and record-setting flights across the English Channel since Louis Bleriot first achieved it in 1909. A highly entertaining read, it does include some rotary-wing successes, including the first Cierva Autogiro crossing, and the first helicopter crossing at the end of the Second World War. Alas it doesn’t include the speed record set up in 1980 – by the Aerospatiale Dauphin which is still held today.
Helicopter International
This 220 page hardback is a sometimes light hearted account of the many varied and record-setting flights across the English Channel since Louis Bleriot first achieved it in 1909. A highly entertaining read, it does include some rotary-wing successes, including the first Cierva Autogiro crossing, and the first helicopter crossing at the end of the Second World War. Alas it doesn’t include the speed record set up in 1980 – by the Aerospatiale Dauphin which is still held today.
Helicopter International
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I first became familiar with Isabella Bird when I read her "Unbeaten Tracks" while living in Japan as an expat. Although I lamented the fact that the writing of her travels within the country predated her photography, I was captivated by the way she was able to paint a picture through her precise descriptions of her adventures and discoveries. I had no idea of how far, wide and fearlessly Bird had traveled and was thrilled to learn more about her in the pages of this book. Author Jacki Hill-Murphy gives readers this well-researched biography - that reads like a thriller - of Bird told through mostly through her correspondence and writings. The explorer's utter restlessness and thirst for adventure is palpable through the book and the descriptions of Bird's harrowing travels left me astonished and eager to do further research on her as well as read her other writings. I can see this book appealing to a wide range of curious readers and am eagerly awaiting.. Read more
NetGalley, Erin Loranger
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I first became familiar with Isabella Bird when I read her "Unbeaten Tracks" while living in Japan as an expat. Although I lamented the fact that the writing of her travels within the country predated her photography, I was captivated by the way she was able to paint a picture through her precise descriptions of her adventures and discoveries. I had no idea of how far, wide and fearlessly Bird had traveled and was thrilled to learn more about her in the pages of this book. Author Jacki Hill-Murphy gives readers this well-researched biography - that reads like a thriller - of Bird told through mostly through her correspondence and writings. The explorer's utter restlessness and thirst for adventure is palpable through the book and the descriptions of Bird's harrowing travels left me astonished and eager to do further research on her as well as read her other writings. I can see this book appealing to a wide range of curious readers and am eagerly awaiting.. Read more
NetGalley, Erin Loranger
Nellie Bly is an amazing woman, born way before her time. From living in a mental asylum for a story to travelling the world in under 80 days. Truly a remarkable woman.
NetGalley, Sheila Treacy
Nellie Bly is an amazing woman, born way before her time. From living in a mental asylum for a story to travelling the world in under 80 days. Truly a remarkable woman.
NetGalley, Sheila Treacy
This book descrtibes the lilfe of the extraordinary adventurer, John Smith, whose Indian bride Pocohontas is commemorated in the church in the North Norfolk village of Burnham Market, close to whereb I live. Fascinating, larger than life, even. You couldn't make it up!
Books Monthly
This book descrtibes the lilfe of the extraordinary adventurer, John Smith, whose Indian bride Pocohontas is commemorated in the church in the North Norfolk village of Burnham Market, close to whereb I live. Fascinating, larger than life, even. You couldn't make it up!
Books Monthly
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
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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...
