The South Pole: Volume 1

An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram, 1910-1912

By:

Roald Amundsen

Format:

Paperback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

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On 14 December 1911, Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) and his Norwegian team became the first humans to reach the South Pole, a month before their ill-fated British rivals under the leadership of Robert Falcon Scott. Reissued here is the 1912 English translation of Amundsen's two-volume account of how this extraordinary and perilous feat was achieved. Illustrated throughout with illuminating maps and photographs, the text contains important details relating to matters of climate, equipment, diet, sledging and survival in forbiddingly cold conditions over uncertain terrain. Underpinning Amundsen's success, the use of dogs, skis and fur clothing made possible the dash to the pole and back without the loss of human life. While careful to present the expedition in the best light, Amundsen's work remains essential reading in the history of Antarctic exploration. Volume 1 covers the early stages of the expedition prior to the start for the pole in October 1911.

Release date NZ

July 31st, 2014

Author

Roald Amundsen

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Translated by A.G. Chater

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Illustrations

52 b/w illus. 1 map

Imprint

Cambridge University Press

Pages

534

Publisher

Cambridge Library Collection

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

Dimensions

140x216x30

ISBN-13

9781108071789

Product ID

22117116

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