This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Sep 26, 2019 discover book depositorys huge selection of roald amundsen books online. Discover book depositorys huge selection of roald amundsen books online. Image via wikipedia on december 14, 1911, one hundred years ago, roald amundsen, and a small team of four others, accomplished what no one else had ever. Ronald amundsen records his race to be the first man to reach the south pole. He was one of the greatest figures in the field of polar exploration. The amundsenscott south pole station stands at the southernmost point on the planet, marking the spot that its two namesakes raced toward in an epic fight for glory in 1911. Chapter ii plan and preparations the deity of success is a woman, and she insists on being won, not courted. Cambridge core historical geography the south pole by roald amundsen. The south pole an account of the norwegian antarctic.
Roald amundsen was first to the south pole, but it was a. In the brilliant dual biography, the awardwinning writer roland huntford reexamines every detail of the great race to the south pole between britains robert scott and norways roald amundsen. Dec 11, 2011 amundsen and his team at the south pole. Roald amundsen records his race to be the first man to reach the south pole. Account of the norwegian antarctic expedition in the fram, 19101912 by roald amundsen and a. South pole station by ashley shelby ashley shelbys debut novel set among an appealing mix of nerds and oddballs. Roald amundsen amundsen circa 1923 born roald engelbregt gravning amundsen 18720716 16 july 1872 borge, ostfold, norway disappeared 18 june 1928 aged 55 barents sea nationality norwegian occupation explorer known for first to reach the south pole first to navigate the northwest passage parents jens amundsen hanna sahlqvist awards hubbard medal 1907 charles p.
On february 10, 1911, we started for the south to establish depots, and continued our journey until april 11. First editions of amundsens memoir of the race to the south pole. Amundsen spends a great deal of time talking about logistics and placing of depots in preparation for his polar attempt all the way from the preparation leading up to. Amundsen was also the first man known to travel the northwest passage. The life of roald amundsen roald amundsens sled dogs. In fact, it is 4 books or more in one, for it includes an introductory history of polar exploration, an account of amundsens own overland journey to the pole, a further account of the parallel part of the the expedition an exploratory sledge. He and his team were the first to reach the south pole. Despite amundsen s success, his expedition had initially planned to explore the north pole. Despite amundsens success, his expedition had initially planned to explore the north pole. This is a first hand account of the first successful expedition to the south pole, written by the leader roald amundsen.
In 1911, roald amundsen and his men were the first humans to reach the south pole. It constructs the character of the expedition and provides insight into amundsens philosophy of exploration and his own professionalism, in the age of the amateur explorer. The attainment of the south pole by roald amundsen ahead of robert scott has frequently described amundsen as the winner in a race. The brave little band that promised in funchal roads to stand by me in the struggle for the. The south pole is a book by roald amundsen and it represents an interesting firsthand account of the norwegian expeditions successful attempt to reach the south pole in 1911.
Amundsen and his men returned to norway as heroes being the first to conquer the south pole. A day at framheim chapter 8, the south pole by roald. Nov 06, 2018 the amundsen scott south pole station stands at the southernmost point on the planet, marking the spot that its two namesakes raced toward in an epic fight for glory in 1911. The life of roald amundsen roald amundsen s sled dogs. Apr 09, 2020 read amundsens account of his south pole expedition in his own words, the south pole. The south pole is the remarkable story of roald amundsens expedition to the south pole in 19111912, the first explorer to reach there. On october 18, 1911, amundsen s party set out to reach the south pole. Roald amundsen planted the norwegian flag on the south pole on december 14, 1911, a full month before robert falcon scott arrived on the same spot. The first man to reach the south pole, norwegian roald amundsen explored both the arctic and the antarctic.
He identified a practical method of travel for the long haul to the south pole from the antarctic coast. Amundsens expertise enabled him to succeed where his. It stands as a research station, but also as a commemoration of the journeys embarked upon by roald amundsen and robert scott, the man who reached the south pole for the. At the other end of the world, the race was on to reach the south pole. Nov 27, 2002 the south pole is an account by roald amundsen of his expedition to the antarctic in 191012. This book is available for free download in a number of. In fact, it is 4 books or more in one, for it includes an introductory history of polar exploration, an account of amundsen s own overland journey to the pole, a further account of the parallel part of the the expedition an exploratory sledge journey and a narration of the full journey of his. An account of the norwegian antarctic expedition in the. On october 18, 1911, amundsens party set out to reach the south pole. Roald amundsens historic race to the north and south pole. Roald amundsen, the norwegian antarctic expedition, 19101912 the last viking. Amundsen was also the first man known to travel the northwest passage amundson was a norwegian who explored the arctic and the south pole. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
But amundsen waited until september 1910, weeks after his own ship had left norway, to tell his crew where they were actually going and to telegram the news to scott. Roald amundsen led the first expedition to reach the south pole, on december 14, 1911. Amundsens tale is 5 stars and fantastic but this ocr software book for me dragged it down with many mistakes to 2 stars. Amundson was a norwegian who explored the arctic and the south pole. They were three weeks ahead of the scott expedition and, unlike the scott party, they were using dogs and skis to achieve their goal. This book chronicles the epic journey of roald amundsen and his team of handpicked sailors, from the moment the journey was conceived to the triumphant conclusion and acclaim. The race to the south pole roald amundsen and robert. This is amundsens last book, and signed copies are extremely hard to find.
A number of explorers set out in search of it, but it was brit robert falcon scott and norwegian roald amundsen who went head to head with each other in a race to the pole in 1911. Born in borge, ostfold, norway, roald amundsen is said by many to be the greatest polar explorer of the 20th century. Reissued here is the 1912 english translation of amundsens twovolume account of how this extraordinary and perilous feat was achieved. The race to the south pole roald amundsen and robert scott. Amundsens book is a riveting firsthand account of a truly heroic expedition. Rachael morlock roald amundsen was a norwegian explorer, the first man to reach the south pole on december 14, 1911, and a hero of the age of antarctic exploration. The south pole is the remarkable story of roald amundsen s expedition to the south pole in 19111912, the first explorer to reach there. As a mate on the belgica expedition of 1897, the first one to winter over on antarctica, amundsen gained invaluable experience with skis, sleds, and sled dogs.
The south pole by roald amundsen cambridge university press. Roald amundsen planted the norwegian flag on the south pole on december 14, 1911. South pole by roald amundsen 2002, hardcover for sale. Although amundsen attributed the success of the expedition to good luck, it seems obvious that the norwegians were simply better prepared than captain scott and his crew. Amundsen s expertise enabled him to succeed where his predecessors. The south pole, vol 1 by roald amundsen free ebook. On december 14, 1911, amundsen s party raised the flag of norway at the south pole, beating the scott expedition by one month. Captain amundsen was the leader of the first expedition to reach the south pole, on december 14, 1911. Roald amundsen, norwegian explorer who was the first to reach the south pole, the first to make a ship voyage through the northwest passage, and one of the first to cross the arctic by air. The south pole before going into all the others major books who analyses. The south pole is an account by roald amundsen of his expedition to the antarctic in 191012. The south pole remains a classic chronicle of exploration and adventure for its detail, descriptions and thoroughness. Roald amundsen 18721928 in contrast to scotts south pole expedition, amundsens expedition benefited from good equipment, appropriate clothing, and a fundamentally different primary task amundsen did no surveying on his route south and is known to have taken only two photographs amundsen had a better understanding of dogs and their handling, and he used of. Over a hundred years later there is still debate about the events, how well the two men were prepared, how they conducted themselves, what role luck had to play and not least of their legacies.
An account of the norwegian antarctic expedition in the fram, 19101912. Amundsen was relentlessly methodical and practical in planning and executing the expedition. Scotts expedition to the south pole was wellpublicized, but his rival roald amundsen strategically kept the destination of his ship, the fram, secret until the last moment. Amundsen successfully captures both the moments of. Roald amundsens account of the expedition to the geographic south pole is a fascinating read. A day at framheim chapter 8, the south pole by roald amundsen. Amundsens the south pole hurst is less wellknown than his rivals, in part because he is less of a literary stylist, but also, perhaps, because he survived the journey. Amundsens books include the south pole 1912 and, with ellsworth, first crossing of the polar sea 1927. Roald amundsen has 53 books on goodreads with 3670 ratings. We formed three depots and stored in them 3 tons of provisions. In fact, it is 4 books or more in one, for it includes an introductory. The south pole roald amundsen audiobook and ebook all. Amundsens expedition was the first to reach the south pole, after failures by other expeditions.
The first expedition to reach the geographic south pole was led by the norwegian explorer roald amundsen. An account of the norwegian antarctic expedition in the fram, 19101912, tells how the team endured frostbite, snow blindness. Scott and his polar party were heroes too but perished. Octavo, original blue cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, 100 plates, 5 maps 3 folding, and 16 text figures. Feb 21, 2017 this book chronicles the epic journey of roald amundsen and his team of handpicked sailors, from the moment the journey was conceived to the triumphant conclusion and acclaim. Pictures from the south pole expedition 1911 roald amundsen. Roald amundsen s account of the expedition to the geographic south pole is a fascinating read.
His account was originally published as two volumes in 19 and is here reproduced in a single package for the first time. Roald amundsen 18721928 in contrast to scotts south pole expedition, amundsens expedition benefited from good equipment, appropriate clothing, and a fundamentally different primary task amundsen did no surveying on his route south and is known to have taken only two photographs amundsen had a better understanding of dogs and their handling, and he used of skis more effectively. Comparison of the amundsen and scott expeditions the reasons for amundsens success and for scotts failure in returning from the south pole have always been the subject of discussion and controversy. Roald amundsens account of his south polar dash reveals how modest the man. Roald amundsen s the south pole is a detailed, even exhaustive account of his successful 19101912 expedition to the south pole.
Roald amundsens framheim base camp for his south pole expedition. An account of the norwegian antarctic expedition in the fram, 19101912, available, here. Roald amundsens the south pole is a detailed, even exhaustive account of his successful 19101912 expedition to the south pole. Amundsen recounted his journey in the book the south pole. Roald amundsen 18721928 in contrast to scotts south pole expedition, amundsens expedition benefited from good equipment, appropriate clothing, and a fundamentally different primary task. Roald amundsen, helmer hanssen, sverre hassel and oscar wisting lr at polheim, the tent erected at the south pole on 16 december 1911. In the early 1910s, explorers roald amundsen and robert falcon scott engaged in a frantic, and ultimately tragic, race to be the first man to reach the south pole. The first men to the south pole roald amundsen, olav olavson bjaaland, hilmer hanssen, sverre h.
In fact, it is 4 books or more in one, for it includes an introductory history of polar exploration, an account of amundsens own overland journey to the pole, a further account of the parallel part of the the expedition an exploratory sledge journey and a narration of the. The change in plans meant that amundsen would have to race a british expedition sailing on the terra nova, under robert falcon scotts command to the south pole. Read amundsens account of his south pole expedition in his own words, the south pole. After the success of the peary expedition in 19091910, amundsen. South pole first edition roald amundsen bauman rare books.
Scotts expedition to the south pole was wellpublicized, but his rival roald amundsen strategically kept read more. The editors of encyclopaedia britannica this article. Amundsen s expedition was the first to reach the south pole, after failures by other expeditions. On 14 december 1911, roald amundsen 18721928 and his norwegian team became the first humans to reach the south pole, a month before their illfated british rivals under the leadership of robert falcon scott. The life of roald amundsen is practically required polar explorer reading. Youve got to seize her and bear her off, instead of standing under her window with a mandolin. The sledge dogs who helped discover the south pole roald amundsen the quest for the south pole, ages 912 the amundsen photographs discovered in 1986, pictures from three of amundsen s voyages. The south pole illustrated ebook by roald amundsen. Large, thick octavo, original maroon cloth gilt, top edges gilt, uncut. Amundsen and his team endured frostbite, snow blindness, and other horrors, all of which are well chronicled here. Norway national library both the norwegian roald amundsen and brit robert falcon scott led expeditions to the south pole within weeks of each other. The south pole by roald amundsen tells the story of the authors trek to the antarctic region.
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