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The Last Place On Earth: Scott And Amundsen'S Race To The South Pole, Revised And Updated (Modern Library Exploration)
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At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century, The South Pole Was The Most Coveted Prize In The Fiercely Nationalistic Modern Age Of Exploration. In The Brilliant Dual Biography, The Awardwinning Writer Roland Huntford Reexamines Every Detail Of The Great Race To The South Pole Between Britain'S Robert Scott And Norway'S Roald Amundsen. Scott, Who Dies Along With Four Of His Men Only Eleven Miles From His Next Cache Of Supplies, Became Britain'S Beloved Failure, While Amundsen, Who Not Only Beat Scott To The Pole But Returned Alive, Was Largely Forgotten. This Account Of Their Race Is A Gripping, Highly Readable History That Captures The Driving Ambitions Of The Era And The Complex, Often Deeply Flawed Men Who Were Charged With Carrying Them Out. The Last Place On Earth Is The First Of Huntford'S Masterly Trilogy Of Polar Biographies. It Is Also The Only Work On The Subject In The English Language Based On The Original Norwegian Sources, To Which Huntford Returned To Revise And Update This Edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Last Place on Earth'? A: 'The Last Place on Earth' by Roland Huntford focuses on the intense competition between explorers Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen in their race to reach the South Pole.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Last Place on Earth' is Roland Huntford, an award-winning writer known for his detailed biographies.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Last Place on Earth' was published on September 7, 1999.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 640 pages.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: 'The Last Place on Earth' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Last Place on Earth' is in new condition.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 'First Thus' edition of 'The Last Place on Earth'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Last Place on Earth' is categorized under 'Arctic & Antarctica'.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify whether 'The Last Place on Earth' includes illustrations or maps.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: 'The Last Place on Earth' is unique as it is based on original Norwegian sources and is the first in Huntford's trilogy of polar biographies.