audiobook Security in South America: The Role of States and Regional Organizations by Rodrigo Tavares in History

Description

On a perfect day in March; 2009; with the temperature hovering near -40° Fahrenheit; John Huston and Tyler Fish stepped off the North American continent and onto the frozen; jumbled surface of the Arctic Ocean. The two seasoned adventurers had their sights set on one goal: to travel under their own power to the North Pole without resupply. If they succeeded; they d be the first Americans to do so. Forward is their story. Over a period of nearly two months; John and Tyler skied more than 500 miles; hauling sleds that contained everything they needed to survive. They maneuvered their 300-pound loads through punishing rubble fields and swam across stretches of open water. To fuel their bodies and fight back the cold; each consumed more than 7;000 calories per day; downing deep-fried bacon; chunks of butter; and fat-laden pemmican stew. Richly illustrated with photos; maps; and charts; Forward takes readers across the ice and into the lives of both men; revealing how and why they attempted their unsupported trek to the Pole. The authors describe the details of their journey: the preparations; the daily routines; the personal struggles; and more. This fascinating narrative also interweaves the science of polar travel with the rich history of past explorers; men like Amundsen and Shackleton; who inspired John and Tyler to push themselves to the limits of human endurance.