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The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 2

By Roald Amundsen

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a journey of grit and ambition as a team races against nature and rivals to plant their flag on the world's most desolate spot.

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2002-09-01
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Summary

"The South Pole" by Roald Amundsen is a real-life adventure story that tells the exciting but dangerous journey of a group of explorers trying to be the first to reach the South Pole. It follows Amundsen and his team as they sail on the ship "Fram" to the icy continent of Antarctica and face tough challenges like freezing weather and risky landscapes. The team has to figure out how to work together using sled dogs and sledges to cross the snow and ice. The book shows their courage to start the trek on October 19, and describes the challenges of the wild landscape as they move from sea ice to the Antarctic Barrier, facing crevasses and managing their dogs. The book is full of suspense as they deal with the mental and physical challenges of exploring untouched lands, hinting at the dangers that lie ahead and the bond that keeps them together.

About the Author

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

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