• The front cover of "Mind Over Matter" features a stark black-and-white portrait of Ranulph Fiennes juxtaposed against a cold blue Antarctic landscape. The screen showcases the bold red and white typography of the title and the subtitle, "The Epic Crossing of the Antarctic Continent," alongside a lone figure on a vast field of ice. This Fehmerling Books hardcover is a premier addition for readers of survival and adventure memoirs.
  • The back cover of "Mind Over Matter" features a stark photograph of the Antarctic landscape, showing explorers in extreme cold-weather gear against a vast field of ice. The screen displays the title in bold blue and red typography above a poignant excerpt describing the human-endurance required to face the "greatest void on earth". This Fehmerling Books selection is an essential hardcover for readers interested in adventure and memoirs.
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Ranulph Fiennes | Exploration, Survival, and Adventure

Mind Over Matter by Ranulph Fiennes

Mind Over Matter by Ranulph Fiennes

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The First Unsupported 1,350-Mile Overland Crossing of Antarctica

In November 1992, British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and physician Dr. Mike Stroud set out to walk across the Antarctic continent without air support or dogs. Manhauling 500-pound sleds over 1,350 miles of crevassed ice, they completed ninety-five days on the polar plateau.

Fiennes records physiological measurements, caloric deficits, frostbite progression, and starvation symptoms recorded during the expedition, documenting one of the longest unsupported polar treks in history.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Ranulph Fiennes tracks daily mileage data, caloric intake records, and polar navigation techniques. Essential reading for polar exploration historians, endurance athletes, and expedition readers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Pages: 322

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1994

ISBN: 9780385312165

Condition Note:

Condition Note: Good condition. Dust jacket is present. Spine is straight and pages lay flat.

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