Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic

In 1934, Admiral Richard Byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in Antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Robert Burleigh ��aints mesmerizing word pictures��(Booklist) that are supplemented with excerpts from Admiral Byrd�� firsthand account of how he survived. This riveting account was named an Orbis Pictus Honor Book and includes dramatic, full-color illustrations capture the courage of Byrd�� amazing ordeal.