| Author |
Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 |
| Translator |
Chater, Arthur G. (Arthur Grosvenor), 1866-1951 |
| Uniform Title |
Sydpolen. English
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| Title |
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-12 — Volume 1 and Volume 2
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| Note |
Translation of Sydpolen.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and Gregory B. Newby
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| Summary |
"The South Pole" by Roald Amundsen is a historical account detailing the Norwegian Antarctic expedition on the ship "Fram" during the early 20th century. Written in the early 20th century, this work recounts the harrowing journey of Amundsen and his team as they strive to become the first to reach the southernmost point on Earth. The narrative is both an adventurous tale and a detailed documentation of the challenges, strategies, and scientific observations made during their expedition. The opening of the book introduces the preparations and initial journeys of Amundsen's team as they set off for the South Pole. The narrative begins with the team establishing supply depots in the Antarctic and describes the harsh conditions encountered, such as frigid temperatures, crevassed terrains, and the logistics of traveling with sledges pulled by dogs. Amundsen's writing reflects the difficulties and triumphs of his journey, outlining how they adapted their plans based on the changing conditions they faced. The early pages also serve to emphasize the bond between the explorers and the meticulous nature of scientific observations made along the way. This combination of narrative and scientific detail sets a compelling backdrop for the ensuing adventure to the South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 -- Travel -- Antarctica
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| Subject |
South Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
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| Subject |
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4229 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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