Bibliograph

Race to the end, Amundsen, Scott, and the attainment of the South Pole, Ross D.E. MacPhee

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Label

Race to the end, Amundsen, Scott, and the attainment of the South Pole, Ross D.E. MacPhee

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-237) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Race to the end

Nature of contents

catalogsbibliography

Responsibility statement

Ross D.E. MacPhee

Sub title

Amundsen, Scott, and the attainment of the South Pole

Summary

Focuses on expedition leaders, Scott and Amundsen, as well as revealing other members and their motivations

Table Of Contents

The end observed -- November-December 1910 : Scott sails south -- June-September 1910 : Amundsen's "small excursion south" -- October-December 1910 : challenge served -- October 1910-January 1911 : last of the Vikings -- January 1911 : making ready -- January-April 1911 : the road to one ton -- February-March 1911 : 42,000 biscuits -- Winter 1911 : taking stock -- Spring 1911 : the race begins -- November-December 1911 : barrier to plateau -- December 1911-January 1912 : cigars and black flags -- February-March 1912 : "it is finished" -- November 1912 : "it is the tent" -- 1913-1928 : Amundsen agonistes -- After the end

Target audience

adult

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