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The Last Place On Earth.  Originally published under the Title 'Scott and Amundsen.'

The Last Place On Earth. Originally published under the Title 'Scott and Amundsen.'

The Last Place On Earth.  Originally published under the Title 'Scott and

The Last Place On Earth. Originally published under the Title 'Scott and Amundsen.'

by Huntford, Roland

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9780689707018
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New York: Atheneum 1985 (c.1979, 1983) Glossy illustrated heavy card covers. 'Scott and Amundsen both wanted to be first to the Pole. One of them won. The other became a hero.' The contents open with acknowledgements, author's note, list of illustrations and list of maps. The book presents itself in two parts (part one covers 17 chapters.....part two...from chapter 18 through to 35.) 'Note on Diet', bibliography and index provided. There are thirteen maps....two of them being two-page spreads. Part one and two provide a generous section of photographs. This book's primary aim is to re-examine every detail of the great race for the South Pole between British and Norwegian teams that took place in 1911-1912.... A sound, tight and bright copy. No ownership markings.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

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Title
The Last Place On Earth. Originally published under the Title 'Scott and Amundsen.'
Author
Huntford, Roland
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
ISBN 10
0689707010
ISBN 13
9780689707018
Publisher
Atheneum
Place of Publication
New York
This edition first published
1985
Keywords
South Pole Robert Falcon Scott-1868-1912 Roald Amundsen-1872-1928 Explorers-Great britain-Biography Explorers-Norway-Biography
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