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Re:A brief history of people losing their minds in Antarctica by JamesSwift on Thursday May 13, 2021 @10:09AM (#27142267)
That wiki article was a super interesting read. I might find a book that goes more in depth.
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Re:A brief history of people losing their minds in Antarctica by fifilura on Thursday May 13, 2021 @06:24PM (#27148265)
Try Ronald Huntford's biographies. His books about Amundsen/Scott and Shackleton are also worthwhile. Such an amazing period.

In summary, Shackleton and Nansen are admirable for courage an endurance. But Amundsen is far ahead of them all in competence, and that is what counts.

And then you can also try "The worst journey in the world" by Ansley Cherry-Garrard. An expedition in darkness...

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