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Shackleton's Dream: Fuchs, Hillary and the Crossing of Antarctica

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224pagine
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8ore

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Set against the backdrop of the harsh Antarctic landscape, the narrative follows the British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary, as they aim to fulfill Shackleton's dream of crossing Antarctica. Utilizing modern technology like motor-sledges and tractors, they embark on a daunting 2,000-mile journey fraught with extreme temperatures and treacherous terrain. The expedition evolves into a fierce competition between the two leaders, reminiscent of the historic race between Scott and Amundsen, highlighting human resilience and ambition in the face of nature's fury.

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Shackleton's Dream: Fuchs, Hillary and the Crossing of Antarctica, Stephen Haddelsey

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2012
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