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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press; New edition edition (3 Jan 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0300099215
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300099218
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 305,800 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Brilliant... A marvelous and complex book: at once a detective story, a brilliant vindication of a maligned man, and an elegy both for Scott and his men and for the 'crystalline continent' on which they died." Robert MacFarlane, Guardian "An absorbing, fascinating read... a book that will appeal to the explorer in everyone." Sally Ride "Solomon argues her case well, in exact and graceful prose." Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post Book World "Persuasive... Solomon reaches important new conclusions about Scott's expedition." Sara Wheeler, New York Times Book Review "Solomon has crafted a smart, terrific book and an important addition to polar history." Roberta MacInnis, Houston Chronicle

Sally Ride
"An absorbing, fascinating read ... a book that will appeal to the explorer in everyone."

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5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERBLY WRITTEN AND RESEARCHED VINDICATION OF SCOTT, 20 Feb 2002
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This review is from: The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition (Hardcover)
For anyone interested in the story of Antarctic exploration in the early years of the 20th century, this book is indispensable. From start to finish, I found it hard to put down. A senior scientist and expert on the Antarctic "ozone hole", Susan Solomon writes from personal experience of the extremes of Antarctic weather. Although the story of Captain Scott's tragic final expedition is well known, it seems to have become "fashionable" in recent decades to deride him as a bumbling amateur who led his men needlessly to their deaths. Drawing on the latest scientific research from Antarctica, combined with years of meteorological statistics, Solomon shows how Scott's polar party was overwhelmed by low temperatures which the best planning could never have anticipated and which are only experienced in about one year out of 15 in Antarctica. I found Solomon's arguments all the more impressive given her own scientific background, and as an American she could hardly be accused of lapsing into misplaced patriotic support for Scott. While the science in this book is impressive, it never detracts from a superbly written account of human grit and determination in the face of ultimately overwhelming conditions. Although I have read other accounts of Scott's final days and the discovery of the bodies of Scott, Wilson and Bowers, Solomon's account combines a careful and detailed presentation of the facts with genuine humanity and compassion. I sincerely hope that any student of Antarctic exploration who has been swayed by the rather mean-spirited and one-sided arguments of Roland Huntford will read this fine book and ponder on its revelations.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Expertly researched, 12 Jan 2002
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This review is from: The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book, the research that has gone into it puts most modern writing, with its 'skim the surface' approach to analysis and understanding, to shame. Solomon uses her scientific expertise to delve into Scott's last expedition, a subject that obviously became very close to her heart too. The only questions I had after reading this book were what really happened to Bowers and Wilson; questions that can never be answered. Please don't miss this book if you are in any way interested in the Antarctic. The hard back edition is also beautifully presented.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Try this book - it'll hook you!, 3 April 2002
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This review is from: The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition (Hardcover)
I bought this book because of the reviews I saw on this page. I wasn't sure about it because they all seemed to underline the science aspect, and a scientific outlook is the last thing I have, but this was a fantastic read. Susan Soloman may be a first rate scientist, but above that she had an excellent writing style. She made me feel like I was there, she moved me to tears, she interested me in the modern scientific approach, she made me think about what it must have been like there, what the equipment must have been like. Truly this is a 'can't put it down' book, even if you've never been interested in polar exploration try this book, it'll hook you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent scientific explanation rather than a vindication
Given that Soloman's Scott account is from a Scientist's perspective I thought I was going to be in for a hard read. I couldn't have been more wrong. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Miseri57

1.0 out of 5 stars The British were divorced from her ( the weather)
Scott's bumbling amateur style reflected Victorian sentimentalities and Empire hubris. His command relied on hierarchy and rank, not the efficiency of function, and he staunchly... Read more
Published 18 months ago by jakon

4.0 out of 5 stars An unforgiving land
Primarily a scientific investigation and a good one at that, with the human interest aspect secondary but significant. Solomon is very informative. Read more
Published 21 months ago by calmly

4.0 out of 5 stars balanced appraisal of Scott
Over the years we have had various books which have either castigated or lauded Scott. Here is one at last which gives a fair and frank review of his strengths and failings. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2007 by Dr. D. Fraser

1.0 out of 5 stars Coldest March of Baroque Science
`The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition' by Susan Salomon was published in 2003. It received, as usual every book published, enthusiastic reviews. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2006 by Kris

5.0 out of 5 stars Science demolishing prejudice
I really enjoyed this book, and re-evaluated my opinion of Captain Scott. I enjoyed the short passages describing the experiences of a fictional antarctic traveller, which set... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2005 by D. Langley

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but not overly convinced
As someone who has read several books on the early polar explorers, I found this an interesting but ultimately less than inspiring read. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2003 by R. Weir

5.0 out of 5 stars The Scott saga revisited : for 'old hands' as well as new
For those hooked on the late Victorian explorers and their feats of derring-do, Susan Solomon's book is a very readable update of the Scott saga. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2002 by gherrieslittle@yahoo.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read that shatters many myths about Scott
A remarkable book. No-one with the slightest interest in the Antarctic or Scott should miss it. The scientific detail, research and understanding that carefully reveals how... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly researched insight into Scott's last expedition
I enjoyed reading this book and I think it would appeal to anyone that has read Huntford's "Last Place on Earth". Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2001 by N. D. Cuthbert

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