Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of Polar Conquest"" is a comprehensive historical account of the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, including the famous race to the South Pole between Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott. Written by Logan Marshall, the book covers the earliest expeditions to the polar regions, the challenges faced by explorers, and the triumphs and tragedies that marked their journeys. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the equipment and techniques used by polar explorers, as well as the scientific discoveries that were made during these expeditions. ""The Story of Polar Conquest"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.