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It’s not too late to go exploring - there’s still plenty left to discover and do. Remarkable true stories of heroes of the air like Charles Kingsford-Smith, lone sailors like Kay Cottee, mountaineers, cavers, jungle explorers, and many others, bring the world of modern exploration to life. Filled with exciting travels, fascinating facts about the natural world, and dramatic photographs.Contents
Contents : introduction -- mystery in the jungle : through Bolivia and Brazil with Colonel P.H. Fawcett -- Last Flight : Charles Kingsford-Smith’s flight across the Tasman -- alone with the sea : Naomi James and Kay Cottee, solo yachtswomen : The Treacherous Cape Horn -- on top of the world : The 1953 ascent of Everest : Sir Edmund Hillary -- the caveman of France : Norbert Casteret, underground explorer -- following the ancient incense route : Freya Stark’s travels in Yemen -- the home of the gods : Ted Edwards’ solo walk across Iceland -- in the wind over Africa : Anthony Smith’s balloon adventure across East Africa -- two years in the saddle : Sharon Muir Watson’s packhorse journey along Australia’s east coast -- half-safe around the world : Ben and Elinore Carlin’s trans-global adventure by aquatic jeep -- glossary -- further reading -- index.
