A Short History of Polar Exploration
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.
Reviews
‘…Nick Rennison yields gem after gem’ - Metro
Successfully deals with a vast subject in a concise, readable fashion. - Bass1 (Amazon)
Price £7.99
Successfully deals with a vast subject in a concise, readable fashion. - Bass1 (Amazon)
Price £7.99
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.