Race for the South Pole
The Expedition Diaries of Scott and Amundsen
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Narrated by:
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Bronson Pinchot
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By:
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Roland Huntford
About this listen
For the first time ever Roland Huntford presents each man's account of the race to the South Pole in their own words. In 1910, Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen set sail for Antarctica, each from his own starting point, and the epic race for the South Pole was on. 2010 marks the centenary of the last great race of terrestrial discovery. For the first time Scott's unedited diary entries run alongside those of Amundsen and Bjaaland, never before translated into English. Cutting through the welter of controversy, with the polar journey at the heart of the story Huntford weaves a narrative from the protagonists' explanations of their own fate. What emerges is a whole new understanding of what really happened on the ice.
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©2010 Roland Huntford (P)2014 Audible Inc.What listeners say about Race for the South Pole
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- BB
- 31-05-2024
Illuminating
The story of the Norwegian’s was enjoyable enough on it’s own, but it offers a more refreshing perspective when contrasted with Scott’s account.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2022
A thrilling yet tragic tale
Amundsen, Bjaaland and Scott’s diaries transport the listener to Antarctica circa 1911. They offer insight into the character of each man. The entries are concise, allowing the story to flow, yet also deep enough to experience the triumph and tragedy encountered.
Good narration and voice easily distinguishes each man’s writing. The author’s foreword sets the scene for the narrative well, and occasional interjections help give context to the diaries.
The author has an agenda in setting the record straight - specifically by deconstructing the mythology of Scott. This colours the author’s comments through out the story. Without having read other accounts of the journey it is difficult to know how much of this is accurate and how much speculation. A strong case for this view is made.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale, the author’s comments, and the excellent narration. I highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-08-2022
A must read for all in or entering Leadership!
Simply essential reading for anyone in a leadership or likewise responsible position. Clearly giving account of the staggering difference in approaches and the critical difference in outcomes.
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- karl
- 17-02-2018
A listen that requires ‘concentration’ throughout
Great facts, and extremely well researched, but presented and narrated in a manner that requires extreme concentration - best suited for those with a real passion for the subject matter.
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