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The real story of Captain Robert Scott's legendary Antarctic quest; told by the man whom the Guinness Book of World Records has proclaimed "the world's greatest living explorer;" Sir Ranulph Fiennes. During the Golden Era of Exploration; Captain Robert Scott and his competitor Roald Amundsen conquered the unconquerable: Antarctica. This perilous race to the South Pole claimed the life of Scott and became the stuff of legend; as well as endless scrutiny. In this compelling; meticulously researched biography of Captain Scott and his fatal journey; renowned modern-day explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes; holder of 10 expeditionary records; has written what is sure to become the definitive book on this hotly debated subject. Race to the Pole provides a level of immediacy and accuracy that no other account has ever approached. Fiennes gained the exclusive cooperation of the Scott estate; as well as access to the descendants of key players; including those of Amundsen. As an explorer who has led over 30 expeditions; including the first polar circumnavigation of the earth and the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic continent; he has firsthand knowledge of the grueling feat that Scott and his team undertook; as well as the physical tortures they endured. Infused with the intensity of fiction and exhibiting an exhaustive eye for detail found in the greatest historical biographies; Race to the Pole is a prodigious achievement and certain to become a classic in the literature of exploration.