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100 1 _aAmundsen, Roald,
_d1872-1928
245 1 4 _aThe South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of Sydpolen.
500 _aRelease date is 2002-09-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Jeroen Hellingman
520 _a"The South Pole" by Roald Amundsen is a historical account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition aboard the "Fram" from 1910 to 1912. Written during the early 20th century, this work chronicles Amundsen’s pioneering journey to become the first person to reach the South Pole. The narrative is not only a detailed exploration of the challenges faced during this monumental trek, but it also pays homage to the teamwork and resilience of the individuals involved in this harrowing and ambitious endeavor. The opening of the book provides a glimpse into the early stages of the expedition, where Amundsen outlines the organization's meticulous planning and preparation for the treacherous journey ahead. He details the establishment of supply depots during their exploration from February to April 1911, the use of dog sledges, and the dire necessity of efficiently managing their resources in the icy wilderness. Amundsen also notes the extreme temperatures faced and the adjustments made for their survival, including modifying their equipment. This section sets the tone for the grand adventure that follows, emphasizing the blend of scientific pursuit and personal determination that drove this historic expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 -- Travel -- Antarctica
653 _aSouth Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
653 _aAntarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Norwegian
700 1 _aNansen, Fridtjof,
_d1861-1930
700 1 _aChater, Arthur G.
_q(Arthur Grosvenor),
_d1866-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3414
999 _c45485
_d45485