8vo. 263 pp., maps, illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings and colour photographic plates, cloth in d/w, appendices, index, jacket has light edge wear, otherwise copy in very good condition, signed and dedicated by the Author, Macmillan, London, 1987.

Synopsis

The noted explorer’s account of his life and extraordinary adventures, the accompanying excitement, hardship, stress, teamwork and sheer courage. Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes served as a Lieutenant in the tanks of the Royal Scots Greys, with the Special Air Service and was seconded to the Sultan of Oman’s forces, earning many honours in his career and from distinguished bodies throughout the world. Living up to the family motto ‘Look for a brave spirit’, his expeditions were world famous and he was hailed by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s greatest living explorer