The Frontier Below

‘Superb’ Engineering & Technology

‘Enthralling’ InDEPTH

‘A brisk tour through the history of diving and submersibles. The cast of characters is wide and wild’ International Journal of Science

‘On every page of this book there is an “I-didn’t-know-that” moment’ Sydney Daily Telegraph

‘Keeps you turning each page, diving deeper into history’ Melbourne Herald Sun

‘Maynard has given us a tour of the horizon on the history and practice of mankind’s quest to go ever deeper in the sea’ Don Walsh, the first person to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

Praise for Antarctica’s Lost Aviator

‘Filled with a sumptuous cast of real-life adventurers, this is an engrossing and stirring tale’ Kirkus Reviews

‘A simply fascinating and inherently riveting read from beginning to end. Exceptionally well researched, written, organized, and presented’ Midwest Book Review

‘Maynard teases out the skeletons in Ellsworth’s closet while layering obstacle upon obstacle’ Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Unseen Anzac

‘A wonderfully researched book. Every Australian should read it. Almost every page leaves you astonished’ The Age

Praise for Wings of Ice

‘This polar adventure classic is begging to be read. A ripping yarn’ Sydney Morning Herald

Jeff Maynard is an Australian nonfiction author specializing in polar history and underwater exploration. He researches previously untold historical subjects, then presents readers with engaging, character-driven stories.

Maynard is a world authority on diving history. He was a founding member of the International Historical Diving Society and was President of the Australian chapter of the society for more than a decade. He is the editor of the quarterly magazine, Classic Diver. He presents papers at international diving events and is a sought-after speaker for radio interviews. In 2002, he won the Historical Diving Society-UK award for his book Divers in Time. He is a member of the Explorers Club. He is also a book reviewer, radio commentator, and editor.