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Alone by Richard Byrd - Panel Discussion

Admiral Byrd at his workstation reading a book
November 19, 2020
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual on Zoom

In collaboration with the Polar Archives, the Byrd Center is hosting a special seminar about Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his solo mission at an Antarctic research station. Join us at 4:00 PM on November 19 to meet three panelists and discuss Richard Byrd's experience spending an Antarctic winter in a one-man research station. Ask questions about his overwinter experience or his book "Alone", and learn more about Admiral Byrd, life in Antarctica, and the history of Antarctic exploration. 

If you are interested in reading the book Alone before the event, please follow the steps below: 

  1. Register to attend the panel discussion using the button below. 
  2. Optional - Buy or borrow Alone by Richard Byrd 
  3. Optional - Read the book. If you have questions while you read, please use the link below to ask them. They will be answered during the panel discussion. 
  4. Join us at 4:00 PM on November 19 to meet our three panelists. Ask any additional questions about the book and learn more about Admiral Byrd, life in Antarctica, and the history of Antarctic exploration. 

If you have any questions about this event or if you have trouble with registration, please contact Stacy Porter at porter.573@osu.edu. 

Happy reading!

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