Race For The South Pole: The Expedition Diaries... -

Arrived first on December 14, 1911; returned safely with all men. Robert Falcon Scott (Great Britain): Focus: Science and traditional "man-hauling."

Details of severe frostbite, starvation, and the "appalling" weather. Race for the South Pole: The Expedition Diaries...

Relied on ponies and motorized sledges (which failed), then physical pulling. Arrived first on December 14, 1911; returned safely

Recorded the arrival at the Pole with characteristic modesty: "So we arrived and were able to plant our flag at the geographical South Pole." Arrived first on December 14

Amundsen’s entries are often criticized as "dry," but they reveal the mindset of a master planner.

Dressed in Inuit-style furs for breathability and warmth.