Has 85 full-page plates of hand-lettered text and meticulously detailed drawings that bring to life the day-to-day pleasures and privations of the Revolutionary soldier.
#1716220 in Books Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press 2000-07-17 2000-07-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.10 #File Name: 1560989009320 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Norsk/.AmericanBy Eastwind CoastyI'm a fan of Bernt; I've been down to Antarctica and Byrd was on my ship. i can really relate to Bernt's trials.. Bernt's sled dog buddy Dutch Dolleman also on my ship. Made the book personal.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I bought this for a giftBy Jan HartI bought this for a gift for someone who is interested in aviation. I've been interested in Balchen for quite a while since reading his book War Below Zero. I did not read this book; but did look through it. It discussed his rivalry with Admiral Byrd; which was an interest of mine. I thought it would be interesting to any aviator; and it is not typical of the books I have given my friend in the past. Balchen was a genuine pioneer in aviation and exploration; and he is a good subject for a biography. I also bought his autobiography; Come North with Me; as a gift for my friend. I'd like to read them both; but did not have time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wow; what a genius! Where would we have ...By Anita SchnackyWow; what a genius! Where would we have been without him. Norway may have totally fallen under the Nazis and the exploring of both Artics would have been set behind! One could go on and on about his acheivements! Anita
