September 30th 2010 The differences are quite obvious, with Scott forever bemoaning his bad luck with either the weather or the ice under foot. The first thing that impressed me was that I'm not used to British explorers being spoken of disparagingly in actual, factual, books of historical significance. I listened to the audiobook, which was well read apparently by an American with a talent for the British Edwardian accent – very few slip ups – and the Norwegian accents. Please note: At this time I do not encourage you to travel, even short distance, unless absolutely necessary. I did enjoy the book, and if I were into geography, climbing, mountaineering, or any of that sort of thing I'm certain I would have enjoyed the book even more. Brilliant book. They had failed to reach the South Pole, but the British Antarctic expedition had accomplished other Race to the South Pole ÑÑÑ1287 Map of the Routes taken by Amundsen, Scott, and Shackleton on Their Expeditions to the South Pole Source:Adapted from McGonigal, D. and Woodworth, L. (2001) The Complete Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Arctic. From what I gather, the race for the South Pole was fraught with a lot of revisionist history and prejudiced accounts. The race to the South Pole Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. This is by far one of the best books ever. A very interesting read. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. In the early 20th century, the race was on to reach the South Pole, with a number of explorers testing themselves in the freezing Antarctic. ... His expedition was clearly much more focused on the singular goal of reaching the South Pole. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. The first thing that impressed me was that I'm not used to British explorers being spoken of disparagingly in actual, factual, books of historical significance. ... Press Book. It was really interesting to listen to Amundsen’s and Scott’s diaries (with the addition of Bjaaland’s diaries also, on Amundsen’s side) side by side like this, and Huntford’s insights were interesting too. A very balanced journey between Amundsen and Scott's journey to the South Pole through their diary entries. Just really outstanding voice work. Part historical essay, part scientific article, and part enthralling diary-Roald Amundsen's (1872-1928) book presents intriguing documentation about how his expedition reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911, just one month ahead of his rival, Robert Scott. Wow. Managers, planners, historians, explorers. You can download the installer and instructions free from the Adobe Web site if you do … Race to the South Pole (Ranger in Time #4) - Kindle edition by Messner, Kate, McMorris, Kelley. See all 3 questions about Race for the South Pole…, New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. The book treats readers with respect and gives them the tools to draw their own conclusions. His personification of Amundsen and Bjaaland did not represent the best Norwegian accents I’ve heard, but he really shone for his voicing of Scott. The Worst Journey In The World by Cherry-Garrard is the most comprehensive one I have read thu. Book Condition: New. To see what your friends thought of this book. Free delivery on … This book should be called into the cold like a few other tragic journeys. . An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. December 2011 marks the centenary of the conclusion to the last great race of terrestrial discovery. a good one, serious, real, hopefully from recent years ? The race to reach the South Pole for the first time was an unparalleled adventure in the early twentieth century. Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, joins an early twentieth-century expedition journeying from New Zealand to Antarctica. This is the first time Amundsen's diary has been fully translated into English. The real story quickly emerges. The presentation method is very compelling, and is supported by Huntford's observations. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. He befriends Jack Nin, the stowaway turned cabin boy of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ship. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Book Description: Meet some of the towering figures of Antarctica's "heroic era," explorers and scientists in the early 20th century who vastly expanded our knowledge of the southernmost continent. SCHOLASTIC BK SERVICES, 2016. South, by historian Hunter Stewart, chronicles the competition between two fierce rivals - Robert F. Scott and Roald Amundsen - to secure their place in history as the first man to lead an expedition to the most uninhabitable place on earth. AbeBooks.com: Race to the South Pole (Paperback): Language: English. Video. Wow. Science fiction, by British authors, will cross that line, but none of my childhood history texts or any 'serious' book even sidled up to it. Refresh and try again. The Worst Journey In The World by Cherry-Garrard is the most comprehensive one I have read thus far, including quotes from many diaries. 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