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Title:
Aan de Zuidpool
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1913
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "Aan de Zuidpool" by Roald Amundsen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the expeditions led by Amundsen, focusing on his journey to the South Pole and the various preparations and experiences of his team aboard the ship Fram. At the start of the narrative, Amundsen outlines his initial plans for an expedition to the North Pole, which he had to change upon learning of Robert Peary's successful claim to the pole. Instead, Amundsen resolves to shift his focus to the South Pole, planning a comprehensive Antarctic expedition. He details the meticulous preparations aboard the Fram, including the selection of crew members and the procurement of sleds and dogs necessary for the journey. The opening sets the stage for the ambitious endeavor, highlighting Amundsen’s determination and forethought as he prepares to navigate through treacherous icy waters and tackle the challenges of reaching the geographical South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928
EBook No.: 14269
Published: Dec 6, 2004
Downloads: 116
Language: Dutch
Subject: South Pole
Subject: Antarctica
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Aan de Zuidpool
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1913
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "Aan de Zuidpool" by Roald Amundsen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the expeditions led by Amundsen, focusing on his journey to the South Pole and the various preparations and experiences of his team aboard the ship Fram. At the start of the narrative, Amundsen outlines his initial plans for an expedition to the North Pole, which he had to change upon learning of Robert Peary's successful claim to the pole. Instead, Amundsen resolves to shift his focus to the South Pole, planning a comprehensive Antarctic expedition. He details the meticulous preparations aboard the Fram, including the selection of crew members and the procurement of sleds and dogs necessary for the journey. The opening sets the stage for the ambitious endeavor, highlighting Amundsen’s determination and forethought as he prepares to navigate through treacherous icy waters and tackle the challenges of reaching the geographical South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928
EBook No.: 14269
Published: Dec 6, 2004
Downloads: 116
Language: Dutch
Subject: South Pole
Subject: Antarctica
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.