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Arctic & Antarctica - The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole, Revised and Updated (Modern Library Exploration)

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Book Synopsis: 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 award-winning writer Roland Huntford re-examines 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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Discover the riveting tale of Scott and Amundsen's epic race to the South Pole in "The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole". Written by the renowned author Roland Huntford, this revised and updated edition will captivate you from start to finish.

Immerse yourself in a fiercely nationalistic era of exploration, where the conquest of the South Pole was the ultimate prize. Re-examining every detail of the race, Huntford sheds new light on the contrasting fates of Britain's Robert Scott and Norway's Roald Amundsen.

Witness the heartbreaking saga of Scott, hailed as Britain's beloved failure, who perished along with his men a mere eleven miles from their supplies. Meanwhile, Amundsen's triumph not only saw him reach the Pole first but return safely to share his tale. Yet history largely forgot the Norwegian hero until now.

This gripping new edition of "The Last Place on Earth" unveils the driving ambitions of the era and delves into the complex and deeply flawed nature of these heroic explorers. Huntford's unparalleled storytelling abilities make this book highly readable, ensuring you won't be able to put it down.

As the first volume in Huntford's remarkable trilogy of polar biographies, this book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone longing to delve into the depths of human determination. You'll be transported to an era of high stakes and relentless pursuit.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of the race to the South Pole. Click here to purchase "The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole" and embark on an incredible journey of exploration.

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