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The Doomed Expedition: Robert Falcon Scott

Profiles In Eccentricity

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Explorations of the North and South Poles

This chapter discusses expeditions to the North Pole and South Pole, including Amundsen's secret 1910 expedition and the questionable claims of two Americans. It explores the differences in approach between Amundsen and Scott, highlighting Amundsen's use of Inuit techniques and Scott's refusal to teach navigation skills.

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