I really enjoy reading about Arctic exploration, but this book was not up to the brilliance that I was expecting.Larson is a talented writer; it must take a lot of talent to take such a fascinating topic and turn it into an awful book. Start by marking “To the Edges of the Earth: 1909, the Race for the Three Poles, and the Climax of the Age of Exploration” as Want to Read: The South Pole, and 3.) Sometimes you find what you are searching for at the end of the road. I did learn about Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi, whom I had no knowledge about and did throughly enjoy the read. Published Excellent account of three separate attempts in 1909 to reach the 3 extreme poles of the earth, namely the obvious North and South Poles and thirdly, the lesser known ‘Pole of Altitude'. In fact, explorers wouldn't stop there. He was formerly Herman E. Talmadge Chair of Law and Richard B. Russell Professor of American History at the University of Georgia. And also to finally reach 1.) The author focused on the successful trips to the north and south poles, as well as the “third pole” of the highest mountain, in 1909. After reading books like, In the Kingdom of Ice, Magellan: Over the Edge of the World, Aspley Cherry-Garrards The Worst Journey in the World, An EmpireIf it had been the first book I've read on polar exploration I would have given it 4 stars. Edward Larson did a great job telling the stories of many of the often forgotten other explorers and their significant contributions. Be the first to ask a question about To the Edges of the Earth
0062564471 The narration of this audiobook was also quiet dry and I hated the details of animal deaths.I found myself more and more absorbed in the stories as I went along. It either needed to be a more personal account, of fewer explorers, or a larger perspective on the state of the world that led to such prolific explorations. O the three, only Peary achieved his goal, although his claim was challenged and his accomplishment eventually mitigated.
The latter being the highest mountain climbed by 1909. Edward's blending of the stories read well with the intermingeling of the three expeditions. He was formerly Herman E. Talmadge Chair of Law and Richard B. Russell Professor of American History at the University of Georgia.Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and legal scholar. Matthew Henson, who did most of the work and calculations in Peary's journey to the North Pole, really deserves his own biography. Directed by Bridie Latona. Unfortunately, you only get snippets of what really happened, which is why it pays to read entire books of the above subjects. Still, their efforts are to be congratulated and celebrated.An entertaining look at three of the most stalwart adventurers of the Age of Exploration. "If it had been the first book I've read on polar exploration I would have given it 4 stars.
To the Edges of the Earth: 1909, the Race for the Three Poles, and the Climax of the Age of Exploration by Edward J. Larson is an examination of the most adventurous year of all time.
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A perfect read for this colder than normal winter we are experiencing.