Heinerth, Jill
Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062691552
- author:
- Heinerth, Jill
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Ecco Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Adventurers & Explorers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Deep within our planet's oceans and sunken caves lies a world of unexplored beauty and terror. Jill Heinerth, a renowned cave diver and one of the few women in her field, takes readers on a harrowing journey into the depths of the unknown. With heart-stopping intensity, Heinerth recounts her most harrowing dives, including the first time she descended into an Antarctic iceberg, and the team's discovery of ancient Mayan civilizations. But this is not just a story of danger and risk; it's also a testament to the beauty and importance of the work she does, from discovering new species to tracking climate change. Heinerth's story is one of human endurance, where fear must be reconciled and the limits of human capability are pushed to the extreme. This is a book that will transport you deep into the inner space of the ocean, where the boundaries between life and death are constantly blurred.
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