Book review: Revealing the dangers and thrill of polar exploration leaves a deadly chill

Erling Kagge’s book, 'The North Pole: The History Of An Obsession', captures the atmosphere of Polar exploration perfectly
Book review: Revealing the dangers and thrill of polar exploration leaves a deadly chill

Erling Kagge expertly unravels what makes North Pole explorers, like himself, tick. Picture: Simon Skreddernes

  • The North Pole: The History Of An Obsession 
  • Erling Kagge 
  • Viking, £22.00

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