01957cam a22003133u 4500 14269 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 G Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 Aan de Zuidpool : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1913 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-06 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team "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.) Original publication data not identified South Pole Antarctica https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14269 55657 55657