{"product_id":"albertini-gianni-alla-ricerca-dei-naufraghi-dell-italia-1929-original-edition","title":"Albertini Gianni - Alla ricerca dei naufraghi dell’Italia (1929)  Original edition","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Alla ricerca dei naufraghi dell’Italia\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal edition by Gianni Albertini 1929 Libreria d’Italia – Milan 169 pages in Italian, in good condition but with binding worn by time.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eAlla ricerca dei naufraghi dell’Italia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003e (1929) by Gianni Albertini is a poignant and little-known account of one of the last great polar expeditions of the early 20th century. Published a year after the \u003ci\u003eItalia\u003c\/i\u003e airship disaster, which crashed on the Arctic ice in May 1928 during Umberto Nobile’s attempt to conquer the North Pole, the book immerses the reader in a humanitarian mission as daring as it was desperate. Albertini, a 26-year-old Milanese engineer, recounts his four-month expedition, funded by Milanese families and the \u003ci\u003eCorriere della Sera\u003c\/i\u003e, to find the missing crew members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eThe book, subtitled \u003ci\u003eMille chilometri sulla banchisa\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eA Thousand Kilometres on the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e), depicts with near-scientific precision the logistical and human challenges of such an endeavor. After a thorough study of ocean currents and polar winds, Albertini identified a plausible search area, assuming the survivors would have tried to reach the coast. His narrative, enriched by logbooks and firsthand observations, captures the harshness of Arctic conditions: snowstorms, extreme food rationing, and an exhausting 1,000-kilometer trek over 28 days for him and his companions. The pages, illustrated with photographs and maps, also reveal the collective dimension of the adventure, supported by a tight-knit team and Milanese logistical backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eWhat stands out in this book is its tone—both technical and deeply human. Albertini does not merely describe icy landscapes or survival strategies; he also conveys the doubts, hopes, and disappointments that marked his quest. The \u003ci\u003eItalia\u003c\/i\u003e disaster had shocked the public, particularly because some crew members, carried away by the airship’s envelope, vanished without a trace. Though Albertini’s expedition did not rescue any survivors, it provides a valuable testament to international solidarity and perseverance in the face of adversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eAlla ricerca dei naufraghi dell’Italia\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just an expedition report—it is a tribute to the victims and a historical document shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of Italian polar exploration. Albertini’s sober and direct style, free of unnecessary lyricism, enhances the emotional power of the narrative. This now-rare book deserves rediscovery for its unique blend of adventure, scientific rigor, and compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NRatGkjqWd0?si=BF7shTCDSkP3MRnO\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"www.skyshelf.eu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57131095163206,"sku":"332 OR 1929 IT","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6901\/4698\/files\/CamScanner12-08-202617.45.jpg?v=1786724921","url":"https:\/\/www.skyshelf.eu\/en-ae\/products\/albertini-gianni-alla-ricerca-dei-naufraghi-dell-italia-1929-original-edition","provider":"www.skyshelf.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}