David Hempleman-Adams – At The Mercy Of The Winds – SIGNED and INSCRIBED First Edition 2001
£45.00
A first edition, first printing of At The Mercy Of The Winds by David Hempleman-Adams, published by Bantam Press in 2001. A near fine book signed and inscribed by the author in black ink to the title page, some toning to the text block and light shelf wear to rear panel of the grey cloth covered boards. In a near fine price-clipped wrapper with some bumping to the upper and lower edge, some internal spotting.
At the Mercy of the Winds by David Hempleman-Adams is a thrilling true account of his daring attempt to recreate a 1930s balloon flight across the Arctic. Blending adventure, danger and resilience, Hempleman-Adams honours the legacy of explorers like Salomon Andrée while navigating extreme cold and isolation. The book details the physical and mental challenges of high-altitude ballooning, capturing both historical context and modern risk. It’s an inspiring story of endurance, courage and human ambition.
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A first edition, first printing of At The Mercy Of The Winds by David Hempleman-Adams, published by Bantam Press in 2001. A near fine book signed and inscribed by the author in black ink to the title page, some toning to the text block and light shelf wear to rear panel of the grey cloth covered boards. In a near fine price-clipped wrapper with some bumping to the upper and lower edge, some internal spotting.
At the Mercy of the Winds by David Hempleman-Adams is a thrilling true account of his daring attempt to recreate a 1930s balloon flight across the Arctic. Blending adventure, danger and resilience, Hempleman-Adams honours the legacy of explorers like Salomon Andrée while navigating extreme cold and isolation. The book details the physical and mental challenges of high-altitude ballooning, capturing both historical context and modern risk. It’s an inspiring story of endurance, courage and human ambition.
