Race To The End: Amundsen, Scott, And The Attainment Of The South Pole
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Author: Ross D. E. Macphee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sterling Publishing Co., 2010
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Race To The End: Amundsen, Scott, And The Attainment Of The South Pole chronicles the gripping, high-stakes competition between two legendary polar explorers, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, as they vied for the ultimate prize: being the first to reach the South Pole. This compelling historical account details their meticulous preparations, contrasting strategies, and the brutal challenges faced in the unforgiving Antarctic landscape. It uncovers the triumphs and tragedies that defined their respective expeditions, ultimately illustrating the profound human cost of ambition and the relentless pursuit of discovery. The narrative presents a vivid and authoritative examination of one of history's most iconic races.
Author: Ross D. E. Macphee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sterling Publishing Co., 2010
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Race To The End: Amundsen, Scott, And The Attainment Of The South Pole chronicles the gripping, high-stakes competition between two legendary polar explorers, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, as they vied for the ultimate prize: being the first to reach the South Pole. This compelling historical account details their meticulous preparations, contrasting strategies, and the brutal challenges faced in the unforgiving Antarctic landscape. It uncovers the triumphs and tragedies that defined their respective expeditions, ultimately illustrating the profound human cost of ambition and the relentless pursuit of discovery. The narrative presents a vivid and authoritative examination of one of history's most iconic races.