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Race to The End
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Race to The End (2010) (edit title/settings)

Amundsen, Scott, and the Attainment of the South Pole

by Ross D. E. MacPhee (Author), American Museum of Natural History (Creator) (edit contributors)

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In connection with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History: the gripping true story of the race to the South Pole

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A beautifully told, impeccably researched, and stunningly illustrated account of the arduous quest for social advancement, scientific knowledge, recognition, and pride. A century ago, England's Robert Falcon Scott and Norway’s Roald Amundsen two explorers with vastly different visions set out... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

A beautifully told, impeccably researched, and stunningly illustrated account of the arduous quest for social advancement, scientific knowledge, recognition, and pride. A century ago, England's Robert Falcon Scott and Norway’s Roald Amundsen two explorers with vastly different visions set out separately for the South Pole. The race between these ideal antagonists resulted in grand heroism, bitter tragedy, and the birth and perpetuation of myths that have lingered for generations. Race to the End takes readers along on each team's trek to Antarctica, and farther to the South Pole a journey through Earth’s harshest, most unforgiving terrain. MacPhee's piercing insight and keen storytelling illuminates not only the natural, biological, and scientific detail, but also the human and emotional motivation. He helps answer the philosophical question asked of every person who undertakes a dangerous and epic exploration: why did he do it? These highly illustrated pages feature diary entries; letters from members of the exploration; drawings, paintings, and photographs of the landscape, living quarters, equipment, and methods of transport; as well as never-before-published images of the last items discovered with Scott and his four mates who perished upon their return from the pole mere miles from the warmth and safety of their base camp.

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  • Terra Nova Expedition: The Pole Party: Included Henry R. Bowers, Edgar Evans, Lawrence E. G. Oates, Robert F. Scott, and Edward A. Wilson
  • Terra Nova Expedition: The British Southern Journey, 1911-12: Included Edward L. Atkinson, Apsley G. B. cherry-Garrard, Thomas Crean, Bernard C. Day, Edward R. G. R. Evans, Demetri Gerof, Tryggve Gran, Patrick Keohane, William Lashly, Cecil H. Meares, and Charles S. Wright.
  • Fram Expedition: Included Roald E. G. Amundsen, Olav O. Bjaaland, H. Fredrik Gjertsen, Helmer J. Hanssen, Sverre H. Hassel, F. Hjalmar Johansen, Adolph H. Lindstrom, Thorvald Nilsen, Kristian Prestrud, Jergen Stubberud, and Oscar Wisting

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On November 29, 1910, in the harbor of Port Chalmers, New Zealand, thrity-two-year-old Kathleen Bruce Scott stepped off the deck of Terra Nova onto a waiting launch and bade farewell to her husband of only two years, Robert Falcon Scott, the leader of the grandly named British Antarctic Expedition (1910).

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Preface
1. The end observed
2. Scott sails south
3. Amundsen's "small excursion south"
4. Challenge served
5. Last of the Vikings
6. Making ready
7. The road to one ton
8. 42,000 biscuits
9. Taking stock
10. The race begins
11. Barrier to plateau
12. Cigars and black flags
13. "It is finished"
14. "It is the tent"
15. Amundsen Agonistes
16. After the end
The cast
Notes
References
Image credits
Index
About the author
About the American Museum of Natural History
Panoramas & folding maps

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Ross D. E. MacPhee (Author)
  2. American Museum of Natural History (Creator) - Based on a Museum exhibition on Antarctica

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781402770296
Page Count: 245

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  • Library of Congress: G865 U6 M33 2010
  • Dewey: 919.8'9
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  1. adventure, 
  2. antarctica, 
  3. expeditions, 
  4. exploration 

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