The Last Great Australian Adventurer

Discover 'The Last Great Australian Adventurer,' an exhilarating account of Ben Carlin's audacious 1948 journey that took him around the globe in a unique amphibious jeep named Half-Safe. This gripping tale unfolds through 384 pages, weaving adventure, dreams, and obsession into a narrative that explores the limits of the human spirit. Ben Carlin, an Australian army major, faced ferocious Atlantic hurricanes and traversed the uncharted deserts of North Africa and the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. His 50,000-mile quest encapsulated the true essence of adventure, navigating icy swells in the North Pacific and enduring trials that would leave many questioning their sanity. This compelling story not only challenges the definition of a fool’s errand but delves into the lengths a person will go to avoid the haunting question: what if? Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and those curious about the Golden Age of Exploration, 'The Last Great Australian Adventurer' is a must-read for anyone interested in tales of resilience, determination, and the quest for legacy. With its dynamic storytelling, this trade paperback from Random House Australia invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey, offering free shipping for your convenience. Embrace the adventure and discover whether it was madness, a noble quest, or a compelling dream that drove Ben Carlin on his remarkable voyage through time and space.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324990
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 384


Description:
In 1948, Ben Carlin set out from New York City with an audacious, lunatic plan to circumnavigate the world in an army surplus amphibious jeep called Half-Safe. Fuelled by cigarettes and adrenaline, the Australian army major pushed his fragile, claustrophobic vehicle through fierce Atlantic hurricanes, across uncharted North African desert, into dense South-East Asian jungle and over the icy dark swells of the North Pacific. It was a 50,000-mile roll of the dice that by all rights should have killed him. When Ben finally pulled into Times Square a decade later, he found himself alone and forgotten, his legacy little more than a wake of women and empty whiskey bottles. And the worst was yet to come.Was it all a fool?s errand? Or a pure manifestation of spirit? Where does a dream end and an obsession begin? What?s an acceptable cost to pay, and to what lengths will a person go not to be left with the haunting question- what if? The Last Great Australian Adventurer is the compelling account of Ben Carlin?s attempt to make an enduring mark on the world at the twilight of the Golden Age of Adventure.

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