A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped australias history, including the great antarctic explorer. Douglas mawson wikisource, the free online library. Whether youre looking for a guide to bring along on your antarctica cruise or youre more of an armchair traveler, there are many antarctica books out there for you. What makes it so special is the honesty and generosity of sir douglas mawson s dairy, the dairy of a true reallife hero. It is really a terrific description of the trials and hardships, including an incredible sledge journey in which mawson lost one of his two teammates, his best dogs and most of his food. His party, and those at the western base, had explored large areas of the antarctic coast.
Balaclava knitting pattern mawsons huts foundation. Douglas mawson australasian antarctic expedition 19111914. Sir douglas mawson is a man to be admired and his story is truly incredible serving as a testament to human endurance and the capacity for achieving a goal through sheer will power and a refusal to never give up. Due to his 20 expedition recreating the voyage and mountain. On january 17, 19, alone and near starvation, douglas mawson, leader of the australasian antarctic expedition, was hauling a sledge to get back to base camp. His story is one of a reserved man with great humility never seeking the limelight, but whose contribution to science and the discovery of one of the last great unknowns of the world has ensured him a place in history. Douglas mawson australasian antarctic expedition 19111914 page 2 spring arrives, plans for major exploratory trips are put into action, disaster follows and then rescue mawson resting at aladdins cave, the outward journey of the far eastern party.
Now beau riffenburgh tells the forgotten story of douglas mawson and his deathdefying expedition of 191114. This is the incredible account of an expedition he led on december 2, 1911, from hobart, to explore the virgin frozen coastline below, 2000 miles of which had. With david and mackay he trekked to the south magnetic pole and was a member of the group which made the first ascent of mt erebus. Nov 28, 2016 one hundred and five years ago, douglas mawson set off on an expedition that would write his name in the history books and earn him a knighthood in the process. Shackletons nimrod expedition 190709 douglas mawson. Douglas mawson book lists included in douglas mawson s antarctic diaries is a list of books included in the equipment of the british antarctic expedition of 190809, led by shackleton aboard nimrod in which mawson served as physicist of the expedition. Mawson s will is the dramatic story of what sir edmund hillary calls the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in antarctic history.
Along with roald amundsen, robert falcon scott, and ernest shackleton, he was a key expedition leader during the heroic age of antarctic exploration. The book, published in australia by scribe, will become available in the uk next year. The book is based on true events and of the mawson books. The 20 best books about the arctic and antarctic to read. Sir douglas mawson 18821958, a former companion of shackleton on the nimrod expedition, visited the almost unexplored regions of king george v land and adelie land, charting about two thousand miles of coastline from 1911 to 19. By january 10, 19, two of the three men would be dead, and. Stories behind the faces part 1 douglas mawson the. This is mawson s own account of his years spent in antarctica, travelling in subzero temperatures and galeforce winds. Sir douglas mawson obe frs faa 5 may 1882 14 october 1958 was an australian geologist, antarctic explorer, and academic. A key member of ernest shackletons famous nimrod expedition, mawson led.
Douglas mawson was born in yorkshire on may 5, 1882. Along with roald amundsen, robert falcon scott, and sir ernest shackleton, he was a key expedition leader during the heroic age of antarctic exploration. Douglas mawson s the home of the blizzard is a very comprehensive account of his two years exploring antarctica. Condensed version of a work first published in two volumes in london in 1915 and later as an abridged popular edition in 1930. Mawson had been inspired to lead his own venture by his experiences on ernest shackletons nimrod expedition in 19071909. The foundation is a registered deductible gift recipient with all cash donations tax deductible. It is, in my mind, the single most heroic deed ever made in the history of exploration. A key member of ernest shackletons famous nimrod expedition, mawson led his own australasian antarctic expedition. The official book of the austrailian exposition to antarctica under sir douglas mawson.
Douglas mawson was born in yorkshire in 1882 and emigrated at an early age to australia. Books by sir douglas mawson all formats kindle edition paperback hardcover audio cd sort by. Edgeworth david, mawson displayed high forensic capability in the field and a meticulous scholarly talent, graduating in science, with geology as a. Hero antarctic explorer douglas mawson starved friend to. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start. His intellectual boldness and skill were matched by a practical initiative and courage which confirms his place among the worlds greatest explorers. His legacy continues to this day, most notably through the mawson s huts foundation, a not for profit charity established in 1997 with the backing of the australian. The home of the blizzard, first published in 1915, is douglas mawsons fascinating firsthand account of the legendary australasian antarctic expedition of 19111914. He was 100 miles from main base, his dogs were dead, food almost gone, and he had just made an ice tomb for a fellow. The home of the blizzard by douglas mawson is a 438page book 5 12 inches x 8 14 inches. He studied mining engineering at the university of sydney, graduating in 1901. And so, i had an idea of what to expect from the book by douglas mawson. Works bathybia in aurora australis 1908 some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states. Though less prestigious, this was a wide ranging scientific and exploratory expedition to previously unknown and unvisited regions of the antarctic.
However, following the tragic deaths of the other members of his sledging party. Mawsons greatgranddaughter, emma mcewin, said she was unconvinced by claims of an affair. Douglas mawson book lists included in douglas mawsons antarctic diaries is a list of books included in the equipment of the british antarctic expedition of 190809, led by shackleton aboard nimrod in which mawson served as physicist of the expedition. A heroic tale of antarctic exploration and survival by douglas mawson 20306 jan 1, 1750. This classic book is also a detailed account of the australasian antarctic expeditions daily subsistence on the icy continent, its scientific endeavours, and douglas mawson s epic sledge journey in 1912 during which his companions ninnis and mertz both perished. Mawson had still to publish the scientific results of his two expeditions and became an advisor to the government on antarctic affairs. Jan 27, 2012 the last photo of mawson s far eastern party, taken when they left the australasian antarctic partys base camp on november 10, 1912. A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped australias history, including the great antarctic explorer, sir douglas mawson. Douglas mawson led the first australian expedition to the antarctic. Back home, sir douglas mawson has been immortalized in coins and paper notes, and has had suburbs, mountains, wings of universities and museum collections named after him.
Captain cook to the anzacs and douglas mawson, the meet. Sir douglas mawson, australias greatest antarctic explorer, made four trips to the antarctic. His parents were margaret ann moore and robert mawson. Find signed collectible books by douglas mawson english. Leading the renowned australasian antarctic expedition aae of 19111914, scientist and explorer sir douglas mawson proved himself a true hero.
The tale of douglas mawson walking some 300 miles alone without food in the antarctic is a faboulus tale. Shop amongst our popular books, including 25, the home of the blizzard, the home of the blizzard and more from douglas mawson. Australasian antarctic expedition an overview of the australasian antarctic. Mawson created the geological report after his expedition in the new hebrides. The home of the blizzard is a tale of discovery and adventure, of pioneering deeds, great courage, heartstopping rescues and heroic endurance. The book has an 8page index, which cannot possibly cover. Mawson, douglas, sir 18821958 people and organisations. Tim jarvis am born may 1966 is an environmental explorer, adventurer, climber, author and documentary filmmaker, with masters qualifications in environmental science and environmental law. This is douglas mawson s firsthand account of his years spent in subzero temperatures and galeforce winds. His father, robert mawson, was a cloth merchant from a farming background. The book is good, but it does get a bit slow at times going through the day to day drudgery of the expedition.
Does the white continent at the bottom of the world fascinate you. A trained geologist, he had effectively reached the area of the south magnetic pole as part of sir ernest shackletons british antarctic nimrod expedition. Douglas mawson, in full sir douglas mawson, born may 5, 1882, shipley, yorkshire, englanddied october 14, 1958, adelaide, south australia, australia, australian geologist and explorer whose travels in the antarctic earned him worldwide acclaim. On his return, douglas mawson took his place as a great figure in the heroic age of antarctica exploration. A very good letter from mawson to a fellow member of his expedition. A line of poetry gave him the will to haul himself back to the surface. In 1909, douglas mawson was 27 years old and already an antarctic veteran.
The home of the blizzard paperback april 12, 2009 by douglas mawson author 2. The books are mentioned in mawson s antarctic diaires, ed. When douglas was a small child, the mawson family moved from england to australia, where douglas spent much of his life. Mawson by peter fitzsimons penguin books australia. The home of the blizzard, first published in 1915, is douglas mawsons fascinating firsthand account of the legendary.
The government established the australian antarctic territory acceptance act of 1933 because of mawson s good work. Now mawson himself plunged through a snow bridge, dangling over an abyss by the sledge harness. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. Elizabeth parercook douglas mawson was australias greatest antarctic explorer. Searle collection, national library of australia, nla. His legacy continues to this day, most notably through the mawsons huts foundation, a not for profit charity established in 1997 with the backing of the australian. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. If you only want to read about that tale, may i suggest mawsons will by leonard bickell. Professor sir douglas mawson 18821958 papers re geology including some papers of walter howchin 18721956. A snapshot of mawsons antarctica expedition in pictures.
The books are mentioned in mawsons antarctic diaires, ed. Sir douglas mawson the legacy that inspired a nation. On january 7 19, douglas mawson stood alone as he looked over the blizzardswept ice of antarctica. The ss douglas mawson was designed and built to act as a coastal transport in these waters. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker he is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake kim beazley nick farrjones les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of. Jan 12, 2016 back home, sir douglas mawson has been immortalized in coins and paper notes, and has had suburbs, mountains, wings of universities and museum collections named after him. The mawson station in the australian antarctic territory is named in his honour.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of sir douglas mawson books online. Dec 04, 20 douglas mawson s tragic antarctic trek on an antarctic expedition 100 years ago, mawson endured one of the most horrific journeys in the history of exploration alok jha, science correspondent. The title of the report was the geology of the new hebrides. The last photo of mawson s far eastern party, taken when they left the australasian antarctic partys base camp on november 10, 1912. First edition of mawson s classic account of heroic age exploits with stunning photography taurus. It isnt well known today and there were some great stories. Sir douglas mawson, born in 1882 and knighted in 1914, remains australias greatest antarctic explorer. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The australasian antarctic expedition was a 19111914 expedition headed by douglas mawson that explored the largely uncharted antarctic coast due south of australia. In january 19 towards the end of the australian antarctic expedition, which he led douglas mawson found himself stranded on his return to the hut the expeditions base of operations only a few days before they were due to leave antarctica, his companions and dogs dead, and the vast majority of his food.
Douglas mawson after his return from the 191114 expedition. These books about antarctica will give you fun facts, beautiful photos, insights on identifying wildlife, fascinating firsthand accounts and detailed information. Typed signed letter from sir douglas mawson a three page typed letter on letterhead the australasian antarctic expedition 19111914. Dec 04, 20 douglas mawson s 1911 antarctic expedition continued to take scientific measurements in the face of tragic losses and horrendous conditions. In 1984, 70 years on, his face appeared on the 100 australian dollar bank note. The book has an 8page index, which cannot possibly cover most of the topics in this massive book, and so i have supplemented the index with more topics.
Professor sir douglas mawson 18821958 papers re geology. Douglas mawson convinced the government to fund the first commonwealth antarctic research expeditions. Home blizzard by mawson douglas, first edition abebooks. If you only want to read about that tale, may i suggest mawson s will by leonard bickell.
Douglas mawson was born on may 5, 1882, in shipley, west yorkshire, england. Normally in any polar book or narrative, everybody enjoys everybodys company, all works hard, they all help each other. A heroic tale of antarctic exploration and survival rei una 20mar20 by sir douglas mawson paperback. The home of the blizzard meet your next favorite book. Douglas mawsons tragic antarctic trek alok jha science. Douglas mawson attended the fort street model school. For weeks in antarctica, douglas mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man. Apr 09, 2020 sir douglas mawson made three expeditions to antarctica including the aae 191114 and banzare 192931. Douglas mawson an australian by adoption was offered a place on scotts terra nova expedition but turned it down to lead the australasian antarctic expedition of 1911 1914 sailing on the aurora. Explore these through the collections of the state library of south australia. The home of the blizzard being the story of the australasian antarctic expedition, 19111914. Contains a detailed account of the australasian antarctic expeditions daily subsistence, its scientific endeavours and the epic sledge journey in 1912q during which mawson s companions,ninnis.
Written by one of australias foremost explorers of the antarctic region. Douglas mawson biography childhood, life achievements. Signed sir douglas mawson letters sydney rare book. Douglas mawson tells the story of how mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent. In mawsons book home of the blizzard, he describes his experiences. Jan 21, 2009 knighted in 1914, sir douglas mawson died in october 1958 aged 76 years. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sir douglas mawson sir books online. The home of the blizzard by sir douglas mawson free ebook. May 01, 2000 the home of the blizzard is a tale of discovery and adventure in the antarctic of pioneering deeds, great courage, heartstopping rescues, and heroic perseverance. Douglas mawsons the home of the blizzard is a very comprehensive account of his two years exploring antarctica. Meet douglas mawson tells the story of how mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent. Birth born on the 5th of may 1882 in yorkshire in england.
The new south wales coast can be considerably dangerous for small coastal vessels due to the occurrence of severe storms, exposure to heavy seas and coastal currents andrews, 1983. The geologist and explorer douglas mawson led the australasian antarctic expedition from 1911 to 1914. While mawson set up a main base in what would become george v land, his team explored nearly 2000 miles of coastline while sledge parties traversed some 4000 miles in the coastlands and hinterlands. A true story of antarctic survival by mawson, douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Flaws in the ice is the untold true story of douglas mawsons 19111914 antarctic expedition. Scott, shackleton and mawson were the three great explorers of the edwardian age.
Being the story of the australasian antarctic expedition, 19111914 classic reprint published august 4th 2018 by forgotten books paperback, 562 pages. Scientists retrace steps of great antarctic explorer douglas. A really excellent book, which sets the antarctic career of douglas mawson alongside those of shackleton and scott, and, in a smaller way, amundsen, since either they served together or, later, their most notable expeditions ran in parallel with one another. Sir douglas mawson 18821958, geologist and explorer, was born on 5 may 1882 at shipley, yorkshire, england, second son of robert ellis mawson, a cloth merchant from a farming background, and his wife. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His early career was as a geologist where he went to new hebrides in 1903.
Sir douglas mawson 18821958 was an australian scientist and explorer of the antarctic. You can start by buying the book by alfred lansing. These expeditions mapped much of the coastline and conducted a lot of marine science. The mawson s huts foundation is a not for profit charity established in 1996 to conserve the historic and fragile wooden buildings which is seeking funds for ongoing maintenance and conservation. Virtually alone among his contemporaries, he saw the strategic importance of the antarctic continent to australia, and its potential. At its heart is the epic journey of 1912, during which both his companions. Mawson and his colleagues demonstrated incredible tenacity during their expedition, despite profoundly difficult circumstances. Mawsons will is the dramatic story of what sir edmund hillary calls the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in antarctic history.