Overview
NoHorizon Is So Farfollows explorers Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft - the first two women to crossAntarctica - from the planning of their expedition through their brutal trek asthey walked, skied, and ice-sailed for almost three months in temperaturesreaching as low as -35F, all while towing their 250-pound supply sledgesacross 1,700 miles of ice full of dangerous crevasses.
Full Product Details
Author: Liv Arnesen ,
Ann Bancroft ,
Cheryl Dahle
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Imprint: University of Minnesota Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
ISBN: 9781517907020
ISBN 10: 1517907020
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 19 March 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
If you think you know the story of the first female crossing of Antarctica, think again. More hard work, more sweat and tears went into this historic expedition than any of us realized. Their accomplishment proves that nothing is beyond our wildest dreams. -Billie Jean King Ann and Liv's historic polar expedition is an awesome accomplishment but, as this book shows, their work as teachers has also had profound impact: they inspire young girls and boys to follow their dreams. -Will Steger, world-famous polar explorer and best-selling author of North to the Pole Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen's crossing of Antarctica will go down in history as a great expedition because it was a first for women and because they set a distance record. But the uplifting story of No Horizon Is So Far shows why Ann and Liv will be remembered for much more: their generosity of spirit transcends their bravery and tenacity. Through this powerful account, these women will inspire readers for generations to come. -David Breashers, author of High Exposure, expedition leader and codirector of the IMAX film Everest
Author Information
Liv Arnesen is a world-renowned explorer, lecturer, author, and educator. Together with Ann Bancroft, she founded Bancroft Arnesen Explore, a nonprofit dedicated to global water sustainability, with expeditions planned through 2027 to raise awareness through education and storytelling. She lives near Oslo, Norway. Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and the first woman to reach both the North and South Poles. An internationally recognized educator, speaker, and philanthropist, she founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation in 1991; is a spokesperson for the Learning Disabilities Association, Wilderness Inquiry, and Girl Scouts of the USA; and cofounded Bancroft Arnesen Explore. She lives near St. Paul, Minnesota. Cheryl Dahle, a writer and social entrepreneur based in Chicago, is distinguished adjunct of professional practice at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design.
