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A Short History of Polar Exploration
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A Short History of Polar Exploration

By Nick Rennison
Published by Oldcastle Books
ISBN 978-1-84344-090-1
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Spring 2014

Synopsis


Author's Biography

Nick Rennison’s compelling book tells the memorable stories of people who have risked their lives by entering the white wastelands of the Arctic and the Antarctic, from the compelling tales of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen, to those of lesser known explorers such as Elisha Kent Kane and Douglas Mawson.

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‘…Nick Rennison yields gem after gem’ - Metro
Successfully deals with a vast subject in a concise, readable fashion. - Bass1 (Amazon)

Price £7.99

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Reader Comments

Fascinating stuff
As the polar regions continue to test explorers today it's good to be reminded of those who started it all in an age without satellite phones and modern equipment.
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