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S'està carregant… Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarcticade Rebecca E. F. Barone
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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. Following 4 different stories about exploring Antarctica was easier than I thought it would be. I was afraid things would get confusing. These are the stories of 2 modern-day explorers, O'Brady and Rudd, and 2 early 20th century explorers, Scott and Amundsen. The differences in preparation from modern to 100 years ago are fascinating. The dogs and ponies from the past were unpredictable. In modern times, O'Brady had a special high caloric bar made for him for his journey and he posted to Instagram during his trek. Scott had a mechanical sled. I was impressed with that much technology for the time. I, personally, have a hard time understanding the desire to explore such a wild and cold terrain, but the author does a nice job of character development and gives background stories that explain their drives to explore. Neither O'Brady nor Rudd thought they would finish their cross-country journey, yet they persisted. In both scenarios, it was 2 journeys at the same time and that is what makes the book riveting. The last couple of paragraphs were brilliant. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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"In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, the telegram arrived: "Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen." What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. Then came the Instagram message: "On Nov. 1, I depart for the ice - Colin O'Brady." What was to be a journey had become a race. For fans of Michael Tougias' The Finest Hours, this gripping tale of two history-making moments is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers"-- No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)919.89History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in Australasia, Pacific Ocean islands, Atlantic Ocean islands, Arctic islands, Antarctica and on extraterrestrial worlds Polar regions AntarcticaLCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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showcase the risks and triumphs of Antarctic adventure. Meticulous detail, clever juxtaposition of time periods, and
well-placed images support a suspenseful and satisfying narrative.