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Author: Michael Palin Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd ISBN: 1771644427 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 352
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Driven by a passion for travel and history and a love of ships and the sea, former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin explores the world of HMS Erebus, last seen on an ill-fated voyage to chart the Northwest Passage. Michael Palin brings the fascinating story of the Erebus and its occupants to life, from its construction as a bomb vessel in 1826 through the flagship years of James Clark Ross’s Antarctic expedition and finally to Sir John Franklin’s quest for the holy grail of navigation—a route through the Northwest Passage, where the ship disappeared into the depths of the sea for more than 150 years. It was rediscovered under the arctic waters in 2014. Palin travels across the world—from Tasmania to the Falkland Islands and the Canadian Arctic—to offer a firsthand account of the terrain and conditions that would have confronted the Erebus and her doomed final crew. Delving into the research, he describes the intertwined careers of the two men who shared the ship’s journeys: Ross, the organizational genius who mapped much of the Antarctic coastline and oversaw some of the earliest scientific experiments to be conducted there; and Franklin, who, at the age of sixty and after a checkered career, commanded the ship on its last disastrous venture. Expertly researched and illustrated with maps, photographs, paintings, and engravings, Erebus is an evocative account of two journeys: one successful and forgotten, the other tragic yet unforgettable.
Author: Michael Palin Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd ISBN: 1771644427 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Driven by a passion for travel and history and a love of ships and the sea, former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin explores the world of HMS Erebus, last seen on an ill-fated voyage to chart the Northwest Passage. Michael Palin brings the fascinating story of the Erebus and its occupants to life, from its construction as a bomb vessel in 1826 through the flagship years of James Clark Ross’s Antarctic expedition and finally to Sir John Franklin’s quest for the holy grail of navigation—a route through the Northwest Passage, where the ship disappeared into the depths of the sea for more than 150 years. It was rediscovered under the arctic waters in 2014. Palin travels across the world—from Tasmania to the Falkland Islands and the Canadian Arctic—to offer a firsthand account of the terrain and conditions that would have confronted the Erebus and her doomed final crew. Delving into the research, he describes the intertwined careers of the two men who shared the ship’s journeys: Ross, the organizational genius who mapped much of the Antarctic coastline and oversaw some of the earliest scientific experiments to be conducted there; and Franklin, who, at the age of sixty and after a checkered career, commanded the ship on its last disastrous venture. Expertly researched and illustrated with maps, photographs, paintings, and engravings, Erebus is an evocative account of two journeys: one successful and forgotten, the other tragic yet unforgettable.
Author: Shaun Hutson Publisher: Sphere ISBN: 9780751513790 Category : Horror stories Languages : en Pages : 311
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EREBUS Wakely was just a small farming community, but something was desperately wrong - with the livestock and with the people. Suspicion points to the Venderburg Chemicals Group, as it seeks to protect its interests - no matter what the cost to Wakely or, indeed, to mankind. And who would have thought that red meat could be quite so deadly...? VICTIMS Some are born to be murder victims. Frank Miller, special effects man for countless horror films, knows this. Blinded in a bizarre accident but given the transplanted eyes of a murderer, Miller is disturbed to find he can spot potential victims. However, as they search for a maniacal killer, the police ignore Miller's offers of help. As the body count rises, Miller becomes a target. But will he stop the carnage, or become the next casualty?
Author: Gillian Hutchinson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472948718 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 176
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In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set out on a voyage to find the North-West Passage – the sea route linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The expedition was expected to complete its mission within three years and return home in triumph but the two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and the 129 men aboard them disappeared in the Arctic. The last Europeans to see them alive were the crews of two whaling ships in Baffin Bay in July 1845, just before they entered the labyrinth of the Arctic Archipelago. The loss of this British hero and his crew, and the many rescue expeditions and searches that followed, captured the public imagination, but the mystery surrounding the expedition's fate only deepened as more clues were found. How did Franklin's final expedition end in tragedy? What happened to the crew? The thrilling discoveries in the Arctic of the wrecks of Erebus in 2014 and Terror in 2016 have brought the events of 170 years ago into sharp focus and excited new interest in the Franklin expedition. This richly illustrated book is an essential guide to this story of heroism, endurance, tragedy and dark desperation.
Author: Dan Simmons Publisher: Little, Brown ISBN: 0316003883 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 784
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The "masterfully chilling" novel that inspired the hit AMC series (Entertainment Weekly). The men on board the HMS Terror — part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, the first steam-powered vessels ever to search for the legendary Northwest Passage — are entering a second summer in the Arctic Circle without a thaw, stranded in a nightmarish landscape of encroaching ice and darkness. Endlessly cold, they struggle to survive with poisonous rations, a dwindling coal supply, and ships buckling in the grip of crushing ice. But their real enemy is even more terrifying. There is something out there in the frigid darkness: an unseen predator stalking their ship, a monstrous terror clawing to get in. “The best and most unusual historical novel I have read in years.” —Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe
Author: Sarah Myles Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1760872806 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 327
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When an Air New Zealand sightseeing plane crashed into the lower slopes of Mount Erebus in Antarctica in 1979, all 257 people on board lost their lives. The Erebus disaster sent shockwaves through our small country - it is said that 'everyone knew someone' involved. What's more, the aftermath wreaked its own trail of destruction, with the Royal Commission of Inquiry coining the oft-quoted phrase 'an orchestrated litany of lies' to describe the airline management's conduct. The surrounding media storm drowned out the stories of those at the heart of the tragedy: the families who lost someone, and the people who worked so hard to bring loved ones home. Their stories were forgotten - until now. Marking the fortieth anniversary of that horrific event, this is the first book on the topic written by a family member. In Towards the Mountain, Sarah Myles uses extensive research and interviews to weave together the stories of her grandfather, his fellow adventurers and the first responders. This is the story of what happened and its enduring impact on those most affected. What emerges is a testament to the possibility of hope.
Author: Ursula Poznanski Publisher: Annick Press ISBN: 1554514606 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 417
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When 16-year-old Nick receives a package containing the mysterious computer game Erebos, he wonders if it will explain the behavior of his classmates, who have been secretive lately. Players of the game must obey strict rules: always play alone, never talk about the game, and never tell anyone your nickname. Curious, Nick joins the game and quickly becomes addicted. But Erebos knows a lot about the players and begins to manipulate their lives. When it sends Nick on a deadly assignment, he refuses and is banished from the game. Now unable to play, Nick turns to a friend for help in finding out who controls the game. The two set off on a dangerous mission in which the border between reality and the virtual world begins to blur. This utterly convincing and suspenseful thriller originated in Germany, where it has become a runaway bestseller.
Author: Ethan Bishop Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers ISBN: 1528993381 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 128
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Rick Cooper enlisted in the military at the young age of 16, earning medals for bravery and distinction. After completing two long tours he left and joined the police force. With his military background he quickly ascended to the rank of detective, becoming known throughout the UK as one of the best and brightest in the force. Enclosed in this book is one of the many harrowing adventures that Cooper was a part of in his storied career. After leaving the force, Cooper started working for the GDA. What starts as an easy-to-handle missing person case soon turns into a dark and twisted turn of events. It will lead him to his most dangerous adversary so far.
Author: Rod Dunne Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1300281766 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 348
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Blinded by reaching journey@s end. Marooned without hope. Seduced by fraternity. Destroyed by Erebus. @ @Deep-space explorer Linien Primae and the crew of the Spirit of Eden finally reach the habitable planet EREBUS. The planet's volatile weather system and low-quality vegetation have the crew wondering whether landing had been such a good idea. A wave of terraformers had already arrived 120 years previously but they fail to welcome the newcomers. @ @But worse than that... they are being watched. @By conscription or by choice, the crew is marooned without hope of salvation. @ @- Irish author Rod Dunne unleashes the second of his science-fiction series featuring the autonomous anti-hero Linien Primae. EREBUS is an allegorical journey of fraternity, fidelity, and struggle under the harshest of circumstances - a life marooned.
Author: Kyle Richtig Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1329672313 Category : Languages : en Pages : 75
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1997. The world is only beginning to become a place of global communication. A culture of drugs and sex has taken over the goth youth as they try to find hope in their sadness. Erebus and Eden embark on an adventure as their home lives become unbearable. With high school behind them, Erebus and Eden find themselves locked in a guided cage of their bisexuality. The road can be a dangerous place, but the people they find, are even worse.
Author: Michael Palin
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