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The Coldest Place on Earth

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This simplified text recounts the true, famous, and dangerous race to the South Pole that occurred in 1910–1912. The narrative details the rivalry between two major polar explorers: Robert Falcon Scott (England) and Roald Amundsen (Norway). The book contrasts their approaches to the expedition: Scott's reliance on ponies and motor sledges versus Amundsen's superior use of dogs and skiing expertise. The book covers the treacherous journey across the Antarctic ice, the ultimate success of Amundsen as the first man to reach the Pole, and the tragic failure and death of Scott and his team on their return journey. The primary themes are adventure, determination, leadership, and the brutal reality of the Antarctic environment.

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Series Title

Biography/History

Call Number

919 VIC t

Publisher

New York : Oxford University., 2008

Collation

56 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-194-78903-5

Classification

919

Content Type

text

Media Type

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Carrier Type

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Antarctic Exploration / Polar Race

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