1912 ANTARCTICACHYA SHODHAT

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9789391151492

• Pages: 352

• Cover: Paperback

• Publishing Year: January 2022

• Category: Biography & True Stories

About The Book:
1912 marks a monumental year in the history of exploration, representing the peak of the heroic age of discovery. As the world was captivated by the mysteries of Antarctica, five daring explorers set out on the greatest race of the era to conquer the last unexplored frontier. This thrilling period saw fierce competition between Captain Robert Falcon Scott (Britain), Roald Amundsen (Norway), Sir Douglas Mawson (Australasia), Wilhelm Filchner (Germany), and Nobu Shirase (Japan).

The headlines in March 1912 shouted, "Conquest of the South Pole!" and Amundsen emerged victorious. However, behind this victory, there was a much deeper, more remarkable story. The accounts of these larger-than-life explorers, told often in their own words, captured the world’s imagination and led to the opening of the door to Antarctica. Their journey pushed the boundaries of human endurance and explored the farthest reaches of our planet.

Drawing from his own polar experiences, Chris Turney delves into the significance of 1912, a year that heralded a new age in our understanding of the natural world. It was a time of endurance, self-sacrifice, and technological innovation that laid the foundation for modern scientific exploration. The legacy of these explorers continues to inspire future generations and reminds us of the unyielding spirit of human curiosity and discovery.

1912 is not just an adventure; it’s a story of awe, endurance, and scientific progress, taking readers on a breathtaking journey through one of the most fascinating and untouched regions of the earth.