Scott and Amundsen by Rainer-K Langner

Scott and Amundsen by Rainer-K Langner

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dual biography exploring the reasons for winning or loosing the race to the pole

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Scott and Amundsen by Rainer-K Langner

On 17 January 1912 Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his four companions of the British Antarctic expedition finally reached the South Pole, only to find that the Norwegian Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it by 34 days.
'Langner's narrative is thorough and concise.. Many readers will find the tone of Langner's narrative refreshing.' -- Paul Watkins The Times Literary Supplement
Rainer-K. Langner, who was born in 1942, lives near Berlin. He is a freelance writer and publicist, literary and theatre critic. He works for the press, radio and television.
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ISBN 13 9781905791088
ISBN 10 1905791089
Title Scott and Amundsen
Author Rainer-K Langner
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Haus Publishing
Year published 2007-04-30
Number of pages 232
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.