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2007. Hardback. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. **SIGNED BY AUTHOR with dedication**. looks back over a lifetime's extraordinary adventures and assesses the lesson he has taken away from each one. Signed. 232 PAGES, Heavy Book.Inscribed and signed. "For Simon and family, with best wishes, Ranulph Fiennes, 2007"B2

SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE.'One of the most remarkable books I have ever read' A N Wilson. 'A remarkable story in which she brings vividly to life the man [Thomas Machell] and his times.' Michael Kerr's choice of the best travel books of the year for the Sunday Telegraph, December 2015. '... there are coincidences in this beautifully written, cleverly structured book which seem to crack open the very nature of life itself.' Victoria Finlay - The Independent. '... the story she uncovers [is] a valuable addition to our understanding of a time marked by intellectual questioning as well as colonial certainties.' James Attlee - The Independent. 'There is no contest for my stand-out read of the year. It has to be Jenny Balfour-Paul s incredible account of her global journey in the forgotten footsteps of explorer Thomas Machell.... An inspirational read that speaks of all that is intangible in the world.' Hannah Finch choice for the Western Morning News, December 2015. 'Truly an outstanding read'… Read More

SIGNED COPY / RARE ; signed on title page - without dedication.150 pages - fineSolo Explorer tells two stories. Mark Wood describes his exhilarating yet dangerous attempt to walk solo unsupported and unaided to both the South and North Geographic Poles. Like all great stories though, it has its twists. This journey in a freezer gives clarity of mind to look back on other ventures that led him along the path from a small boy based in the centre of the UK, to becoming an explorer who creates global education programmes for millions of students worldwide. What binds all explorers across the ages, whether it is ice, sea, desert, mountains, jungles or space, is the natural ability to story-tell.Please See Photos for Condition.C1

Very Good Book and Wrapper. Inscribed and Signed by the AUTHOR. 'Solo: The North Pole - Alone and Unsupported'. Inscription to title page reads 'Martin, wishing you a white Christmas! Pen Hadow'. Colour and black and white illustrations. Bound in original black boards. Housed in pictorial dust jacket. A little light wear, otherwise clean. Binding strong..X1V/370pp with 91 colour photographs, Prologue, Parts One & Two, Epilogue and Index.Please See Photos for ConditionB4