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Pole to pole

by Michael Palin, Basil Pao

An account of a 1991 expedition from the North Pole to the South Pole following the 30th meridian. The six-month journey traverses 25 countries, documenting cultural encounters and the logistical challenges of travelling through Europe and Africa.

Accession 25743 ISBN 0563362839 Publisher British Broadcasting Corporation
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