Anne Strathie

Birdie Bowers

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ISBN 13:
9780752494449
author:
Anne Strathie
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The History Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.87

Description

Birdie Bowers was a man of boundless energy and determination. Born in 1883 to an entrepreneurial father and missionary mother, he spent his life traversing the globe, accumulating experiences that would ultimately prepare him for his most ambitious challenge: joining Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica. This biography sheds new light on Bowers' remarkable story, drawing on previously unpublished material from his correspondence and journals. It reveals a hardy naval officer who was not only a skilled team player but also a source of inspiration to those around him. With its unique blend of historical detail and personal insight, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating figures in Antarctic exploration history.

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