South Pole, The

By Amundsen, Roald

Book Id: WPLBN0002953656
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Reproduction Date: 2008

Title:	South Pole, The
Author:	Amundsen, Roald
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Non-fiction, Travel, Science
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, South Pole, The
Historic Publication Date:	1912
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


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In contrast to Scott's South Pole expedition, Amundsen's 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. He pioneered an entirely new route to the Pole and they returned. In Amundsen's own words: Victory awaits him who has everything in order -- luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck. Short accounts by other members of the party are appended. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Karen Merline.)

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Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

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Travel, Science, History