Race to the bottom of the Earth : surviving Antarctica /
In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed, a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, the telegram arrived: "Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Henry Holt and Company,
[2021].
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed, a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, the telegram arrived: "Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen." What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task, the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. Then came the Instagram message "On Nov. 1, I depart for the ice. Colin O'Brady." What was to be a journey had become a race. For fans of Michael Tougias' The Finest Hours, this gripping tale of two history-making moments is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists and thrill seekers. |
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| Physical Description: | 262 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-238) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781250257802 1250257808 |