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During the Golden Era of Exploration, Captain Robert Scott and his competitor Roald Amundsen conquered the unconquerable: Antarctica. Their perilous race to the South Pole claimed Scotts life and became the stuff of legend, as well as endlessMoreDuring the Golden Era of Exploration, Captain Robert Scott and his competitor Roald Amundsen conquered the unconquerable: Antarctica. Their perilous race to the South Pole claimed Scotts life and became the stuff of legend, as well as endless scrutiny. In this compelling biography of Captain Scott and his fatal journey, renowed 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. Infused with the intensity of fiction, and the authors hardwon, firsthand knowledge of what it takes to traverse the Antarctic continent, Race to the Pole is a prodigious achievement certain to become a classic in the literature of exploration. Race To The Pole: Tragedy, Heroism, And Scotts Antartic Quest by Ranulph Fiennes
