The Story Of Polar Conquest: The Complete History Of Arctic And Antarctic Exploration Including The Discovery Of The South Pole By Amundsen And Sco

By Logan Marshall

Book Overview

The Story of Polar Conquest is a comprehensive account of the history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, including the famous race to the South Pole between Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott. Written by Logan Marshall, the book covers the earliest expeditions to the polar regions, the search for the Northwest Passage, and the heroic efforts of explorers like Fridtjof Nansen and Ernest Shackleton. The book also delves into the scientific discoveries made during these expeditions, such as the mapping of the polar regions and the study of the earth's magnetic field. Marshall provides detailed descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by the explorers, including extreme cold, treacherous ice, and dangerous wildlife.The highlight of the book is the gripping account of the race to the South Pole in 1911-1912, which saw Amundsen and his team reach the pole first, followed by Scott and his team, who tragically perished on the return journey. Marshall provides a detailed analysis of the decisions made by both teams, and the factors that contributed to Amundsen's success and Scott's failure.Overall, The Story of Polar Conquest is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration, and the bravery and determination of the men who risked their lives to explore these remote and inhospitable regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163103098
• ISBN13: 9781163103098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"