At the beginning of the twentieth century, the South Pole was the most coveted prize in the modern age of exploration. In this brilliant dual biography every detail of the great race to the South Pole during 1911-1912, between Britain's Robert Scott and Norway's Roald Amundsen, is examined and re-assessed. Scott, who died along with four of his men, became Britain's beloved failure, whilst Amundsen, who not only beat Scott to the Pole but returned alive, was until recently largely forgotten. In this fully revised and ...
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At the beginning of the twentieth century, the South Pole was the most coveted prize in the modern age of exploration. In this brilliant dual biography every detail of the great race to the South Pole during 1911-1912, between Britain's Robert Scott and Norway's Roald Amundsen, is examined and re-assessed. Scott, who died along with four of his men, became Britain's beloved failure, whilst Amundsen, who not only beat Scott to the Pole but returned alive, was until recently largely forgotten. In this fully revised and meticulously researched work, Roland Huntford gives a fascinating account of the realities which faced both men. He describes the driving ambition of the era and the complex, often deeply flawed individuals who were charged with carrying them out. Tim Pigott-Smith narrates with clarity and style. A distinguished actor, Tim first came to prominence in television's "A Jewel in the Crown". Throughout a successful film, television and theatre career he has always retained a passion for the spoken word.
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Add this copy of Scott and Amundsen to cart. $1.51, poor condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1983 by Macmillan.
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Add this copy of Scott and Amundsen to cart. $6.28, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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Good. Minor shelfwear to extremities of book, otherwise fine. 688 p. 8pp b&w illustrations. Intended for college/higher education audience. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
Add this copy of Scott and Amundsen to cart. $14.43, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1400grams, ISBN: 0340195657.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; Softcover. Very Good condition. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. Foxing on edges. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Very Good. 8vo. 565 pages, 16 pages of b/w plates, maps, bibliography, index. Prev owner's signature by the upper edge of the half-title page. Pages tanned and lightly foxed at and by the edges. Pictorial card cover, lightly foxed with some wear at the spine. Adapted for this paperback edition by the author.
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Very Good. Book Thick octavo, softcover, light corner curl at top else VG in blue and b & w pictorial wraps. 665 pp. including photo section and maps. interior is unmarked. a controversial double biography of the first and second to reach the South pole. This book has been described as the 'case against Scott' and it does not hold back on criticism of him. Plus looks at evidence that Scott's failure was not just because of his personality but examines problems that existed out of his control. The unusual cold weather was just one issue. Huntford also elevates Amundsen to his place amongst the greatest of explorers and finding in Scott 'a suitable hero for a nation in decline'.
