Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration February 6, 2013

Relive one of the greatest survival stories in the history of exploration—known to every Australian, from schoolchild to business leaders—on its 100th anniversary, as told by award-winning writer and adventurer David Roberts. Hear his gripping account of Australian Douglas Mawson’s three hundred-mile trek across Antarctic ice after the death of his companions and the loss of most of his provisions, an incredible story made real through images shot by one of Australia’s greatest photographers, Frank Hurley. Battling hunger, insanity, and deadly crevasses, Mawson defied the odds and cheated death as described in the January 2013 National Geographic.
Co-sponsored with the Australian Embassy.
The presentation will be followed by a book sale and signing.

Official Website: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/special-events/2013/02/06/alone-ice/