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Discover the remarkable life of Sir George Hubert Wilkins, one of Australia's greatest adventurers and one of the twentieth century's most accomplished explorers. A war photographer, aviator, scientist, naturalist, and polar pioneer, Wilkins continuously pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in exploration and discovery.
Born in rural South Australia in 1888, Wilkins achieved a series of extraordinary firsts. He became the first person to film combat during wartime, completed pioneering flights across the Arctic, and even piloted a submarine beneath polar ice. His groundbreaking work in aerial mapping and meteorology helped document vast unexplored regions of both the Arctic and Antarctic, contributing significantly to scientific understanding of the polar world.
Drawing on extensive research and archival material, authors Trish Burgess and Annette Carter shine a spotlight on Wilkins' remarkable achievements, with particular attention to his often-overlooked Antarctic expeditions. This engaging biography restores Wilkins to his rightful place among the great explorers of the modern era and celebrates a life driven by curiosity, courage, and an unwavering pursuit of knowledge.
A fascinating read for anyone interested in Antarctic history, exploration, aviation, science, and Australian pioneers.
Product Details
Authors: Trish Burgess & Annette Carter
ISBN: 9781923224827
Format: Paperback
Pages: 248
Dimensions: 229 × 152 mm
Publisher: Connor Court Publishing Pty Ltd
Published: June 2025
An inspiring account of one of history's most adventurous lives and his lasting contribution to Antarctic and Arctic exploration.