Towards the Coldest Place
The Long March to the South Pole
$72.43
- Hardcover
- Release Date
24 September 2026
Summary
Capturing the 2,000-year drama of reaching the South Pole.
The race to reach the South Pole is a compelling tale of courage and hardship. Begun by the Ancient Greeks, its history climaxed 2,000 years later with the ultimate triumph and tragedy of Amundsen and Scott, separated by a matter of weeks. Discover the role played by an ancient obelisk in early exploration, learn how the frozen land repulsed the advances of great explorers like Captain Cook and explore how the Antarctic contin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781803999937 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1803999934 |
| Author: | Michael Smith |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘Why were people drawn to towards the coldest place on earth? This rich and wonderfully well-researched book brings all the answers. It’s a tale both heroic and tragic as Michael Smith charts man’s inspiring and relentless determination to return time and again to the most hostile conditions on the planet.’
– Michael Palin, writer, actor, presenter‘Rich in detail, yet highly accessible, it is an ideal guide for both dedicated polar history enthusiasts and readers discovering this extraordinary history for the first time.’
– Geir O. Kløver, Director, Fram Museum, Norway‘Our family is indebted to Michael Smith for An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean which was the catalyst for highlighting the heroic exploits of our grandfather in manner that made it accessible to people across the world.’
– Enda Crean O’Brien, grandson of Tom Crean‘Polar history at its very best, richly researched and vividly told. Nobody combines polar scholarship and storytelling as effectively as Michael Smith. I know a good book when I see it and this is a great book!’
– Mensun Bound, author of The Ship Beneath the Ice and Director of Exploration Endurance Discovery ExpeditionMichael Smith
Michael Smith is a best-selling author specializing in the history of Antarctic and Arctic exploration. His books have sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, have been translated into several languages, and have assisted in the development of film dramas and documentaries. He has appeared on television and radio, lectured extensively at prestigious venues, and is a former award-winning journalist with The Guardian and The Observer.
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