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Roberts, David, 1943–
Alone on the ice : the greatest survival story in the history of exploration / David Roberts.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-393-24016-0 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0-393-08964-6 (ebook)
1. Mawson, Douglas, Sir, 1882–1958—Travel.
2. Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–1914)
3. Antarctica—Discovery and exploration. I. Title.
G8501911 .R63 2013
919.8904—dc23
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