1912 ANTARCTICACHYA SHODHAT
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Book Details
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Publisher: Mehta Publishing House
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Translator: Mohan Gokhale
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Language: Marathi (Translated from English)
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Publishing Year: January 2022
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ISBN: 9789391151492
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Pages: 352
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Cover: Paperback
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Category: Biography & True Stories
About the Book
1912 was a pivotal year in the history of exploration, marking the zenith of the heroic age of discovery. It was a time when curiosity about the South Pole reached its peak, and between 1910 and 1914, five teams of intrepid explorers set out on the ultimate race to conquer this last great frontier.
In this extraordinary race, the explorers included Captain Robert Falcon Scott of Britain, Roald Amundsen of Norway, Sir Douglas Mawson of Australasia, Wilhelm Filchner of Germany, and Nobu Shirase of Japan. The headlines in March 1912 trumpeted the achievement of Amundsen, who had reached the South Pole first. But behind the celebrated victories lay a far more complex and profound story.
In "Conquest of the South Pole!", Chris Turney delves deeper into this compelling chapter of history, recounting the triumphs, struggles, and heartbreaking sacrifices of these larger-than-life figures. Through their words and actions, these explorers pushed the boundaries of human endurance, self-sacrifice, and technological innovation. The limits of our planet were stretched all the way to the South Pole, and the door to Antarctica was finally opened wide for future generations.
Turney, drawing from his own polar experiences, uncovers why 1912 heralded the dawn of a new era in our understanding of the natural world. The legacy of these remarkable explorers not only changed the course of scientific exploration but also left a lasting inspiration for generations to come.
1912 is an awe-inspiring narrative, blending adventure, scientific history, and the enduring spirit of exploration, making it a must-read for history buffs, adventurers, and anyone captivated by the great stories of human perseverance and achievement.