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The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of Exploration
By John Buchan
Length4h 25m
About this audiobook
The era of great discoveries reaches its peak as this chronicle delves into the last remaining frontiers of the Earth. From the forbidden heights of Lhasa to the frozen reaches of the poles, Buchan recounts the final triumphs of human endurance against the unknown. These narratives highlight the sheer grit and curiosity that drove explorers to conquer the world’s most inhospitable corners. It is a stirring tribute to the pioneers who filled in the final blanks on the global map.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I LHASA
2II THE GORGES OF THE BRAHMAPUTRA
3III THE NORTH POLE
4IV THE MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
5V THE SOUTH POLE
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6VI MOUNT McKINLEY
7VII THE HOLY CITIES OF ISLAM
8VIII THE EXPLORATION OF NEW GUINEA
9IX MOUNT EVEREST
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