. . . . . . . . "The last adventure" . . . "This volume brings to life the men and women who braved the unknown in search of knowledge, adventure, and fame. It illustrates the mountains, oceans, jungles, deserts, and frozen lands that explorers conquered. From the mountains of the Moon in East Africa to the South Pole, from Lindberg's flight to Cousteau's undersea discoveries are the greatest adventures of the century." . . .