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Amundsen's Way : The Race To The South Pole
Paperback Edition: 1
What would you do to be the first? The gripping tale of the great Norwegian explorer's courage, determination and ruthlessness in the race to the South Pole.
But how will history view Roald Amundsen? he wonders to himself. Will I be remembered for my dedication, my discipline, my daring deeds? Or only for my deception?
Roald Amundsen - hero or villain? Amundsen's South Polar conquest is an extraordinary tale that combines risk, intrigue and personal conflict. A man of striking intelligence and a single-minded thirst for world records, Amundsen's astute planning and shrewd strategy propelled him into first place. Such a man, with everything to lose, will stop at nothing to secure his goal. His story is a testament to utter brilliance and ruthlessness.
From the author of the highly acclaimed Into the White, and full of life-threatening challenges, deception, disappointments and triumph, Amundsen's Way is an adventure story in the purest sense.
Featured in the 1 April 2019 New Zealand newsletter.
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Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Publication date : 2019-05-06
Subjects: Fiction, Children's & Young Adult, Children's & Young Adult Fiction, Adventure Stories (Children's / Young Adult), General Fiction (Children's / Young Adult), True Stories (Children's / Young Adult)