The Home of the Blizzard by Sir Douglas Mawson – Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1996 Abridged Edition)

Author: Sir Douglas Mawson (1882–1958)

Publisher: Wakefield Press, Kent Town, South Australia

Edition: Abridged Popular Edition (Originally published in 1930 by Hodder & Stoughton, London)

Publication Date: 1996

Format: Softcover

Pages: xxxii, 438 pages + [64] pages of plates

ISBN: 9781862543867 / 1862543860

Condition: Very Good – Light general wear. Clean internally with firm binding and intact photographic plates.

Description:
The Home of the Blizzard is Sir Douglas Mawson’s first-hand account of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–1914)—one of the most extraordinary tales of survival and scientific endeavour in the harshest climate on earth. This 1996 abridged edition by Wakefield Press preserves the narrative brilliance and visual richness of the original, featuring illustrations, maps, plans, and 64 pages of historical plates.

Mawson’s leadership and endurance in the face of extreme isolation, starvation, and treacherous conditions make this a gripping account of Antarctic exploration and early 20th-century science.

Why You'll Love It:
This is not just an exploration narrative—it’s a cornerstone of Australian national identity and polar history. A must-read for those interested in heroic age expeditions, Antarctic discovery, or classic survival literature.

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