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This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

The first explorer to reach the South Pole recounts the rigors of his expedition.

The South Pole, written by Roald Amundsen, is a classic account of the first successful expedition to the South Pole. Amundsen and his team of explorers set out in 1910, and after a long and arduous journey, they reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. This book details... Read Full Overview

In "The South Pole," Roald Amundsen presents a gripping account of his historic expedition, marking a seminal moment in the annals of polar exploration. The narrative is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and an unflinching honesty that conveys the awe and trepidation... Read Full Overview

A fascinating account of the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911--led by Captain Roald Amundsen

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Roald Amundsen, geboren 1872 in der N he on Oslo/Norwegen, geh rt zu den bekanntesten und bedeutendsten Polarforschern berhaupt. Seine Reisen in die Arktis und Antarktis brachten der Wissenschaft gro e Erkenntnisse, immerhin war er der erste, der die Nordwestpassage durchfuhr... Read Full Overview

Roald Amundsen, geboren 1872 in der N he on Oslo/Norwegen, geh rt zu den bekanntesten und bedeutendsten Polarforschern berhaupt. Seine Reisen in die Arktis und Antarktis brachten der Wissenschaft gro e Erkenntnisse, immerhin war er der erste, der die Nordwestpassage durchfuhr... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...st of IllustrationsRoald Amundsen Approximate Bird's-eye View, Drawn from the First Telegraphic Account Reproduced by permission of the Daily Chronicle The Opening of Roald Amundsen's Manuscript Helmer Hanssen, Ice Pilot, a Member of the Polar Party The "Fram's"... Read Full Overview

The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, n 1] five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition. Amundsen... Read Full Overview