Mawson

In this gripping account, renowned Australian Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson embarks on a daring expedition in 1911, navigating a previously uncharted icy landscape with companions Belgrave Ninnis and Dr. Xavier Mertz. Following a devastating tragedy, Mawson must rely on his ingenuity and resilience to survive alone, 160 miles from safety and running dangerously low on supplies. Peter FitzSimons vividly recounts Mawson's harrowing journey home, while also illuminating the broader context of the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration, featuring notable figures like Scott, Shackleton, and Amundsen.