The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912This is a first hand account of the first successful expedition to the South Pole, written by the leader Roald Amundsen. It constructs the character of the expedition and provides insight into Amundsen's philosophy of exploration and his own professionalism, in the age of the amateur explorer. |
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User Review - Miro - LibraryThingIt's interesting to compare this account with Apsley Cherry-Garrard's story of the Scott expedition. They were both racing for the south pole but Amundsen relied on very careful preparation and an ... Read full review
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictThis adventure harks back to the days when men were men--even in mittens! Captain Amundsen was the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole, on December 14, 1911. His account was ... Read full review
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| Title | The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912 Volumes 1-2 of The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912, Roald Amundsen |
| Author | Roald Amundsen |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | C. Hurst & Company, 2001 |
| ISBN | 1850654697, 9781850654698 |
| Length | 449 pages |
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