The saga of this solitary exploit in which admiral byrd almost lost his life from carbon monoxide poisoning is recounted in his book, alone. He was a recipient of the medal of honor, the highest honor for valor given by the united states, and was a pioneering american aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Octavo, original blue cloth, original pictorial dust jacket. Byrd s alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. Experience the incredible story of richard byrd as he survives for six months in 60f temperatures in his bid to explore the south pole inadmiral richard byrd. Born in 1888 to one of the oldest and most distinguished families in the history of virginia, richard byrd seemed destined for fame. Byrd, director of the united states antarctic expedition, arrived here by plane tonight en route to washington. Robert burleigh paints mesmerizing word pictures booklist that are supplemented with excerpts from admiral byrds firsthand account of how he survived. Operation highjump, officially titled the united states navy antarctic developments program, 19461947, was a united states navy operation organized by rear admiral richard e.
Listening to byrd on shortwave radio, july 1934 radio. Byrd relates the exploits of his second expedition to survey and explore the antarctic, during which he spent five months alone in a hut buried under the barrier face more than a. I have a special love for this book, as i am related to richard byrd. Antarctic service and designated admiral byrd as commanding officer. Browse paul rinks bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Operation highjump commenced 26 august 1946 and ended in late february. Byrd talking about antarctica and third reich ufos. Listening to byrd on shortwave radio, july 1934 radio news.
The classic polar adventure is the selftold story of admiral richard e byrd and his expedition to antarctica. Byrd in antarctica under the command of richard cruzen, which was launched on 26 august 1946 and ended abruptly in late february 1947, six months earlier than planned. Bob youngs participation in bae2 the second byrd antarctic expedition, 193335 is mentioned several times in discovery g. The following story details his battle with monoxide poisoning, depression and utter despair. Admiral byrd is arguably the most important american polar explorer and has had numerous trips to the north and south pole. Listen to the archived show for free by clicking the listen to the archived show button. Admiral byrds amazing discovery in antarctica from historian. Short virtual exhibition of admiral richard byrds second journey to antarctica, and his ordeal at the advance base, bolling admiral byrd and antarctica born into an aristocratic virginia family in 1888, richard e.
I note the engines of our plane have stopped running. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they really are. Far out radio with scott teeters is broadcast live from 7pm to 8pm eastern time and 4pm to 5pm pacific time. The expedition was under the overall command of admiral richard e. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. Byrd looking for anything that could explain why his name continues to pop up in any serious study of the hollow earth theory i have already reported in my research about the possible involvement of the.
Jan 11, 2018 admiral byrds secretly boozy expedition to antarctica. And readers of the new york times nyt on may 5, 1935, and of the national geographic magazine ng in october, 1935, were treated to a. Best books of the month childrens books textbooks kindle books audible audiobooks livres en. This was a large undertaking involving ships and over 4000 thousand men. An account of admiral richard byrd s stay alone in a small shack during an antarctic winter. Best books of the month childrens books textbooks kindle books audible audiobooks livres en francais. Now i know where i get my good looks actually my moms dad is where i get my full head of hair. Burleigh flight turns his attention from charles a. This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the u. October 25, 1888 march 11, 1957 was an american naval officer and explorer.
Adventures of admiral byrd, admiral byrd, otr also known as admiral byrd s antarctic adventures this show was sponsored by grape nuts flakes and ran on the cbs network in the early 1930s. Alone in the antarctic sterling point books rink, paul on. Adventures of admiral byrd, admiral byrd, otr also known as admiral byrds antarctic adventures this show was sponsored by grape nuts flakes and ran on the cbs network in the early 1930s. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste. In 1934, admiral richard byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. The show was recorded material that was short waved from antarctica up to beunos aires and then on to new york.
Although less well known than his famous flight over the north pole, admiral richard e. Admiral byrd back from the antarctic the new york times. The aircraft is under some strange control and is now turning itself. The audiobook narration was pretty great as welljay snyder sounds a lot lik admiral byrds. Given to the city by the national geographic society, the bust was unveiled in unity park on october 31 1967 by the u.
Admiral byrds secretly boozy expedition to antarctica. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Alone in the antarctic 833 by paul rink sep 1, 2017. Admiral byrds amazing discovery in antarctica from. Wideeyed youngsters will feel the excitement and danger as they learn about the isolated and tight little man. Little america was a series of antarctic exploration bases begun by admiral richard byrd in 1929, located on the ross ice shelf, south of the bay of whales at the south pole. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Universal history archiveuig via getty images the animals taken on polar expeditions are almost invariably powerful sled dogs that will be put to good use, getting the.
But youre the allamerican explorer richard byrd and youre revered by every person in the country. Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the north and south poles. For the first time congress authorized partial funding for one of byrds expeditions. 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. Antarctic treaty admiral byrd was excited about the international cooperation exhibited by the 12 nations that agreed to participate in the international geophysical year. This incredible biography of one of the most renown arctic explorers in history chronicles byrds 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his desperate bid to survive the harsh antarctic landscape. Byrd chose to stay alone in the antarctic over the long dark nights of antarctic winter. Admiral richard byrd truly left his mark on the world, and remains one of the greatest explorers and survivorsto set foot in the. In those days such expeditions captivated the imaginations of americans and folks worldwide for that matter. The expedition launched a revival of interest in the antarctic for americans, an area much in the public mind during the early 1800s.
Jan 29, 2017 admiral richard e byrd s secret diary alone in antarctica admiral richard e byrd s secret diary alone in antarctica ufo. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. In 1939 the third byrd antarctic expedition was undertaken under official united states navy sponsorship with admiral byrd as an ex officio member of the board through his appointment as chairman of the. Byrds alone is an absolutely gripping narrative of his winterover at a remote weather station in the antarctic in 1934. The nazis, admiral byrd and the secret land, page 1. Navys 194647 expedition to antarctica, known as operation high jump. Byrd served in and worked with the navy for nearly 45 yeras to become one of the most active explorers of the antarctic. Admiral byrds 1939 antarctic and the mysterious snow cruiser. A decorated naval officer, byrd even received the medal of honor in 1926 for his alleged flight to the north pole though the legitimacy of this claim was later.
He would later name a region of antarctic land he discovered marie byrd. Although less well known than his famous flight over the north. Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the. 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. Did us navy battle ufos protecting nazi antarctic sanctuary.
Alarmed at the prospect of territorial claims president franklin roosevelt established the u. The literary and technological legacies of richard e. The byrd expedition was the first american expedition to explore antarctica since the u. Antarctic service in 1939 nazi germany launched an expedition to the portion of antarctica lying south of africa.
Byrds adventures in antarctica are just as remarkable. Admiral richard byrds dog, igloo america comes alive. On his second expedition in 1934, byrd spent five winter months alone. Navy expedition to antarctica 194647 the secret land.
Apr 20, 2010 operation highjump ophjp, officially titled the united states navy antarctic developments program, 194647, was a united states navy operation organized by rear admiral richard e. Byrd now overlooks the port city of dunedin, from which the late explorer sailed on his first antarctic expedition nearly 40 years ago. Byrd, historic american icon famous for his explorations of the earths polar extremities, was widely regarded during his lifetime as a pioneer and hero. Lindbergh to admiral richard byrd in this picture book charting of the explorers solo antarctic sojourn. Operation deep freeze with byrd in command laid the groundwork for the igy in antarctica 195556. Byrd with igloo, his pet wire fox terrier, portrait, circa 1920s. Due to the internationally agreedupon sanctions, nongovernmental exploration of the area discussed by admiral byrd has become impossible. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Dec 05, 2017 in fact, the 1959 antarctic treaty, which was eventually signed by 53 countries, banned military and commercial presence on any land and ice shelves south of 60 degrees south latitude. Antarctic bases at mcmurdo sound, the bay of whales, and the south pole. Oct 25, 2012 indeed byrd did not speak again to the press about operation highjump, leaving it for researchers to speculate for decades over what really happened, and why byrd was silenced. Born in 1888 to one of the oldest and most distinguished families in the history of. Admiral richard e byrds secret diary alone in antarctica. After the soviet collapse in 1991, the kgb released previously classified files that cast light on the mysterious byrd led naval expedition to antarctica.