In connection with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History: the gripping true story of the race to the South Pole A beautifully told; impeccably researched; and stunningly illustrated account of the arduous quest for social advancement; scientific knowledge; recognition; and pride.A century ago; England's Robert Falcon Scott and Norway’s Roald Amundsen— two explorers with vastly different visions—set out separately for the South Pole. The race between these “ideal antagonists†resulted in grand heroism; bitter tragedy; and the birth and perpetuation of myths that have lingered for generations. Race to the End takes readers along on each team's trek to Antarctica; and farther to the South Pole—a journey through Earth’s harshest; most unforgiving terrain. MacPhee's piercing insight and keen storytelling illuminates not only the natural; biological; and scientific detail; but also the human and emotional motivation. He helps answer the philosophical question asked of every person who undertakes a dangerous and epic exploration: why did he do it? These highly illustrated pages feature diary entries; letters from members of the exploration; drawings; paintings; and photographs of the landscape; living quarters; equipment; and methods of transport; as well as never-before-published images of the last items discovered with Scott and his four mates who perished upon their return from the pole mere miles from the warmth and safety of their base camp.
#187632 in Books Simon Sebag Montefiore 2005-09-13 2005-09-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.96 x 1.62 x 5.21l; 1.81 #File Name: 1400076781848 pagesStalin The Court of the Red Tsar
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great gift for those who have read all the standard history booksBy JohnGot this as a gift for my mother who loved it. She has read many Russian history books and said this one had a perspective she had never heard before.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Montefiore obviously put a great deal of time and effort in researching StalinBy Jordan L. TaylorWell written book but depressing. I had to put it down 2/3rds of the way though.Mr. Montefiore obviously put a great deal of time and effort in researching Stalin. For this thank you and well done.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is a good book but I would not call it a serious ...By TornikeIt is a good book but I would not call it a serious historical work. Being a compatriot of Stalin I may know more about Stalin than most of non-Georgian readers do; so I me be too picky. But still I believe the book lacks depth. It is more like a good fiction; although very informative
