The real story of one of the greatest explorers who ever lived by the man described by the Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer'.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is uniquely qualified to write a new biography of Captain Scott. This is the first biography of Scott by someone who has experienced the deprivations, the stress and the sheer physical pain that Scott lived through. Ranulph Fiennes tells the story of Scott's life - and discusses how his achievements have been viewed after his death - with empathy and great skill.
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"THE biography of Scott; detailed, insightful and gruelling. Compared it to Roland Huntford's version and you can see the difference between someone who has actually walked in his subject's footprints and someone who... well, hasn't." — Alan (5 out of 5 stars)
"THE biography of Scott; detailed, insightful and gruelling. Compared it to Roland Huntford's version and you can see the difference between someone who has actually walked in his subject's footprints and someone who... well, hasn't."
" This was an excellent read. It was great to get Sir Ranulphs point of view on such a famous story. I am in awe of how much they endured with such simple equipment. I really recommend this book. "
" Really good book. The author has first hand experience of man hauling through the Antarctic, and has special insight therefore into this amazing tale. "
" CHristmas 2003 - New Years Day read at David's "
" inspiration to all - fight for a greater cause. "
" Superb factual account by one who has been there, meant to set the record straight on Robert Falcon Scott. "
" Iron grit determination and stiff upper lippery are the chief characteristics of the men in this book. They don't make em like that anymore. "
" Perhaps one of the best books about polar exploration I've read (and there have been plenty) RF is able to give a unique viewpoint on some of the decisions Scott and his party made. "
" A realy well researched and objective account of Scott's life. "
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been called the “World’s Greatest Living Explorer” by the Guinness Book of Records. He has traveled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth. In the process he lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite, nearly died on several occasions, and raised millions for charity. He discovered the lost city of Ubar in Oman, was the first man to reach both poles by surface travel, and was also the first to cross the Antarctic continent unsupported. In 1993 Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the Order of the British Empire for “human endeavor and charitable services.” An elite soldier, athlete, mountaineer, and renowned explorer, he is also the author of more than a dozen books of fiction and nonfiction.
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