The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen

by Stephen R. Bown

Book Overview

The Last Viking unravels the life of the man who stands head and shoulders above all those who raced to map the last corners of the world. In 1900, the four great geographical mysteries--the Northwest Passage, the Northeast Passage, the South Pole, and the North Pole--remained blank spots on the globe. Within twenty years Roald Amundsen would claim all four prizes. Renowned for his determination and technical skills, both feared and beloved by his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306820676
• ISBN13: 9780306820670
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 9.1"