A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson.Douglas Mawson led the first Australian expedition to the Antarctic. Meet Douglas Mawson tells the story of how Mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent.From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to the ANZACS and Douglas Mawson, the Meet ... series o...

"The Home of the Blizzard" is a captivating account of Sir Douglas Mawson's harrowing Antarctic expedition. Mawson, an Australian geologist and explorer, led a team into the uncharted regions of Antarctica, facing extreme weather conditions and the challenges of isolation. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the icy landscape and the struggles of the crew as they navigate through blizzards and treacherous terrain. Mawson's resilience and leadership shine through as he document...

Scott, Shackleton and Mawson were the three great explorers of the Edwardian age. Now Beau Riffenburgh tells the forgotten story of Douglas Mawson and his death-defying expedition of 1911-14. A key member of Ernest Shackleton's famous Nimrod Expedition, Mawson led his own Australasian Antarctic Expedition. However, following the tragic deaths of the other members of his sledging party, he was left to struggle the hundreds of miles back to base alone, only to find that the relief ship had s...

Aurora Australis offers readers an immersive journey into the heart of early 20th-century Antarctic exploration, capturing the raw beauty and daunting challenges of the icy continent. This pioneering anthology, assembled amidst the unyielding conditions at the Antarctic basecamp during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909, brims with a tapestry of adventurous narratives and reflective prose. The writings span a diverse array of literary styles, from compelling journal entries pain...

"Aurora Australis" by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, Frank Wild, Tannatt William Edgeworth David, George Marston, Alistair Mackay, James Murray, Douglas Mawson. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readab...

Aurora Australis is a profound tapestry of exploration narratives and evocative descriptions capturing the indomitable spirit of the early 20th-century Antarctic expeditions. This anthology weaves together a medley of styles ranging from scientific treatises to poignant personal reflections, offering an immersive experience into the frosty climes and the heart of human courage. The diverse writings within paint a vivid portrait of perseverance and camaraderie amidst desolation, embodying t...

The Home of the Blizzard is a tale of discovery and adventure, of pioneering deeds, great courage, heart-stopping rescues and heroic endurance. This is Mawson’s own account of his years spent in Antarctica, travelling in sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds. At its heart is the epic journey of 1912-13, during which both his companions perished. Told in a laconic but gripping style, this is the classic account of the struggle for survival of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition – a j...