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Into the Deep: A Memoir From the Man Who Found Titanic | Robert D. Ballard

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The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find. Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750°F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous shipwrecks including the Bismarck and PT 109, Ballard has made history. Now the captain of E/V Nautilus, a state-of-the-art scientific exploration vessel rigged for research in oceanography, geology, biology, and archaeology, he leads young scientists as they map the ocean floor, collect artifacts from ancient shipwrecks, and relay live-time adventures from remote-controlled submersibles to reveal amazing sea life. Now, for the first time, Robert Ballard gets personal, telling the inside stories of his adventures and challenges as a midwestern kid with dyslexia who became an internationally renowned ocean explorer. Here is the definitive story of the danger and discovery, conflict and triumph that make up his remarkable life.

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Into the Deep: A Memoir From the Man Who Found Titanic | Robert D. Ballard

Excited to get my signed copy of this book in the mail today after I attended the virtual Zoom event with the author this week through #rjjuliabooksellers. It was a great event and Ballard is a very inspirational person who has lead such an interesting life. In addition to finding the Titanic, he has conducted so much important research on alternative energy and food sources from the ocean. I‘m looking forward to reading this.

Amiable My youngest son went to high school with Bob Ballard's daughter. He gave a presentation one time that involved penguins -- which he borrowed from the aquarium! 3y

Ncostell @Amiable That‘s really cool! What a memorable experience for your son! 3y

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Into the Deep: A Memoir From the Man Who Found Titanic | Robert D. Ballard

Today‘s #bookmail. I had the privilege of working with Ballard on a deep sea expedition in the late 90s and, needless to say, it was fascinating, exciting, and utterly unforgettable. As soon as I saw he was writing a memoir, I knew I had to read it. The arrival of another book in The Blackthorn Key series, a family favorite, is almost as exciting. Definitely excited to add these books to my TBR stacks!!!

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