Scott and Amundsen by Huntford, Roland

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

Paperback. Like New.

Weidenfeld, London, 1993, 1993. Soft cover. Very Good. Thick octavo, softcover, light corner curl at top else VG in blue and b & w pictorial wraps. 665 pp. including photo section and maps. interior is unmarked. a controversial double biography of the first and second to reach the South pole. This book has been described as the 'case against Scott' and it does not hold back on criticism of him. Plus looks at evidence that Scott's failure was not just because of his personality but examines problems that existed out of his control. The unusual cold weather was just one issue. Huntford also elevates Amundsen to his place amongst the greatest of explorers and finding in Scott 'a suitable hero for a nation in decline'.

London: Weidenfeld, 1993. Paperback. Very good condition. Small label on rear cover and spine ends are a little scuffed. A few small marks and a couple of scores to page block. Pages are sound, text is clear. TA. Paperback. Very Good. Used.

Weidenfield & Nicolson, London, 1993.. Very Good. 1993. Soft cover. 0297813811 paperback, large 8vo, xviii,665pp, illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good condition. ISBN: 0297813811 .