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Amundsen, Roald
1872
1928
Amundsen, Rual
Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning
Chater, Arthur G. (Arthur Grosvenor)
1866
1951
Chater, A. G. (Arthur G.)
Chater, Arthur Grosvenor
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 2
Translation of Sydpolen.
This etext was produced by Jeroen Hellingman
"The South Pole" by Roald Amundsen is a historical account written during the early 20th century that chronicles the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition from 1910 to 1912 aboard the ship "Fram." The narrative focuses on Amundsen and his team's harrowing journey to become the first to reach the South Pole, as they navigate treacherous landscapes, harsh weather conditions, and the challenges of working with sled dogs and sledges. At the start of the book, the expedition prepares to set out toward the South Pole, detailing the initial excitement and trepidation as the team gears up on October 19. A clear day gives way to challenging weather, and the narrative presents vivid descriptions of the icy landscape as the expedition members start their journey over the sea ice and onto the Antarctic Barrier. Amundsen introduces his fellow crew members and shares their experiences, from navigating crevasses to managing the sled dogs. Tension builds as they encounter dangerous terrain, underscoring the mental and physical challenges of polar exploration while hinting at the perilous path that lies ahead. This opening effectively sets the stage for the arduous expedition and the spirit of camaraderie that bonds the team. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 -- Travel -- Antarctica
South Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
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