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The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition

by Susan Solomon

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ISBN13: 9780300089677
ISBN10: 0300089678
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This riveting book tells the tragic story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team who in November 1911 began a trek across Antarctica, striving to be the first to reach the South Pole. After marching 900 miles, the men found that a group of Norwegians had been there first. They then perished on the journey home. 72 illustrations.

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The tragic story of Captain Scott and his British team who trekked across the snows of Antarctica, striving to be the first to reach the South Pole. The author offers a scientific perspective to understanding the men of the expedition, their staggering struggle, and the reasons for their deaths.
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ISBN:
9780300089677
Subtitle:
Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition
Author:
Solomon, Susan
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Location:
New Haven, CT
Subject:
General
Subject:
Discovery and exploration
Subject:
Antarctica
Subject:
Polar Regions
Subject:
South pole
Subject:
Expeditions & Discoveries
Subject:
Travel
Subject:
Antarctica Discovery and exploration.
Subject:
Scott, Robert Falcon - Travel - Antarctica
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. ).
Series Volume:
00-486
Publication Date:
September 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
950x644x125 165
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