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 2 covers the momentous
journey to the pole and back, closing with chapters and appendices
on nautical and scientific topics."
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration, Volume 2 |
| Release date: |
July 2014 |
| Authors: |
Roald Amundsen
|
| Translators: |
A.G. Chater
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
552 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-07179-6 |
| Languages: |
English
|
| Subtitles: |
Norwegian
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
|
| LSN: |
1-108-07179-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781108071796 |
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