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Scott and Amundsen by Roland Huntford · Booklabria

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Scott and Amundsen

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First published: 1979
Language: English
Editions: 9

Synopsis

Examines the differences in the two men's approaches to the discovery of the South Pole. A eulogy of Roald Amundsen and a debunking of R.F. scott. Well researched, but unduly biased.

Subjects: Biography
Explorers
Antarctica, discovery and exploration
Amundsen, roald, 1872-1928
Scott, robert falcon, 1868-1912
Set in: Great Britain
Norway
South Pole
Characters: Roald Amundsen
Robert Falcon Scott

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