Roald Amundsen

Author : Roald Amundsen
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547671466

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The South Pole by Roald Amundsen Pdf

The South Pole is a book by Roald Amundsen and it represents an interesting first-hand account of the Norwegian expedition's successful attempt to reach the South Pole in 1911. Amundsen spends a great deal of time talking about logistics and placing of depots in preparation for his polar attempt all the way from the preparation leading up to the initial sea voyage, the voyage itself and then the establishing of a camp at the Antarctic. Although they were lucky with the weather, and Amundsen attributed the success of the expedition to "good luck", it is obvious that the Norwegian expedition was well prepared and ready for the troubles ahead; the equipment, the sledges with well-trained dogs, the supply depots with seal meat at regular intervals along the route, the sunglasses to avoid snow blindness; it was all thought of in advance.

Author : Roald Amundsen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781108071437

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My Life as an Explorer by Roald Amundsen Pdf

The 1927 autobiography, in English translation, of the first man to traverse the North-West Passage and to reach the South Pole.

Author : Stephen R. Bown
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780306821622

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The Last Viking by Stephen R. Bown Pdf

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 men, Amundsen is a legend of the heroic age of exploration, which shortly thereafter would be tamed by technology, commerce, and publicity. Féd in his lifetime as an international celebrity, pursued by women and creditors, he died in the Arctic on a rescue mission for an inept rival explorer. Stephen R. Bown has unearthed archival material to give Amundsen's life the grim immediacy of Apsley Cherry-Garrard's The Worst Journey in the World, the exciting detail of The Endurance, and the suspense of a Jon Krakauer tale. The Last Viking is both a thrilling literary biography and a cracking good story.

Author : Julie Karner
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778724328

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Roald Amundsen by Julie Karner Pdf

A look at the life of Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian adventurer who explored polar regions and led the first successful expedition to the South Pole.

Author : Stephen R. Bown
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : 1845138449

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The Last Viking by Stephen R. Bown Pdf

One hundred years have passed since Robert Falcon Scott's beleagured expeditionary team arrived at the South Pole, only to find that they had been beaten by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. The most feted explorer of his generation, Amundsen counted the discovery of the Northwest Passage, in 1905, as well as the North Pole amongst his greatest achievements. In the golden age of polar exploration Amundsen, whose revolutionary approach to technology transcends polar and nautical significance, was a titan among men. However, until now, his story has rarely featured as more than a footnote to Scott's tragic failure. Reviled for defeating Scott but worshipped by his men, Amundsen was pursued by women and creditors throughout his life before disappearing on a rescue mission for the Italian Fascist who had set off in an airship to claim the North Pole for Mussolini. The Last Viking is the life of a visionary and a showman, who brought the era of Shackleton to an end, put the newly independent Norway on the map and was the twentieth century's brightest trailblazing explorer. Against the backdrop of the race to conquer the most inhospitable corners of the earth, The Last Viking stands alongside The Worst Journey in the World for its grim immediacy of heroism and hardship. Bestriding the generation defined by adventure and the unquenchable desire for discovery, it is the mesmerising story of courage, misery, friendship and the ultimate price paid for immortality.

Author : Roald Amundsen
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-27
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547765684

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The South Pole (Complete Edition) by Roald Amundsen Pdf

This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The South Pole is a book by Roald Amundsen and it represents an interesting first-hand account of the Norwegian expedition's successful attempt to reach the South Pole in 1911. Amundsen spends a great deal of time talking about logistics and placing of depots in preparation for his polar attempt all the way from the preparation leading up to the initial sea voyage, the voyage itself and then the establishing of a camp at the Antarctic. Although they were lucky with the weather, and Amundsen attributed the success of the expedition to "good luck", it is obvious that the Norwegian expedition was well prepared and ready for the troubles ahead; the equipment, the sledges with well-trained dogs, the supply depots with seal meat at regular intervals along the route, the sunglasses to avoid snow blindness; it was all thought of in advance.

Author : Lynne Cox
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307593405

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South With the Sun by Lynne Cox Pdf

An account of the famed explorer's career offers insight into his successful expeditions as well as his role in inspiring the author's own achievements.

Author : Nel Yomtov
Publisher : Black Sheep
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Explorers
ISBN : 1626172951

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Roald Amundsen Explores the South Pole by Nel Yomtov Pdf

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Roald Amundsen exploring the South Pole. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Author : Mary R. Tahan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030026929

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Roald Amundsen’s Sled Dogs by Mary R. Tahan Pdf

This book is an analytical account of how Roald Amundsen used sledge dogs to discover the South Pole in 1911, and is the first to name and identify all 116 Polar dogs who were part of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition of 1910–1912. The book traces the dogs from their origins in Greenland to Antarctica and beyond, and presents the author’s findings regarding which of the dogs actually reached the South Pole, and which ones returned. Using crewmember diaries, reports, and written correspondence, the book explores the strategy, methodology, and personal insights of the explorer and his crew in employing canines to achieve their goal, as well as documents the controversy and internal dynamics involved in this historic discovery. It breaks ground in presenting the entire story of how the South Pole was truly discovered using animals, and how deep and profound the differences of perception were regarding the use of canines for exploration. This historic tale sheds light on Antarctic exploration history and the human-nature relationship. It gives recognition to the significant role that animals played in this important part of history.

Author : Tor Bomann-Larsen,Pen Hadow,Ingrid Christopherson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780752466828

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Roald Amundsen by Tor Bomann-Larsen,Pen Hadow,Ingrid Christopherson Pdf

On 14 December 1911, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team became the first human beings to reach the South Pole, just over a month before Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition. He had already led the first expedition to traverse the North West Passage, and would go on to lead the first successful attempt to cross the Arctic by air (perhaps even becoming the first to reach the North Pole, according to some interpretations). Yet his personal life was messy to say the least, with a string of mistresses, including Eskimo girls he brought back to Norway, and a poisonous relationship with his brother. He disappeared in 1928 while taking part in an airborne rescue mission in the Arctic; his body was never found. Tor Bomann-Larsen's account of his life is the only full biography of Amundsen to be published in English.

Author : Tor Bomann-Larsen
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752466828

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Roald Amundsen by Tor Bomann-Larsen Pdf

On 14 December 1911, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team became the first human beings to reach the South Pole, just over a month before Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition. He had already led the first expedition to traverse the North West Passage, and would go on to lead the first successful attempt to cross the Arctic by air (perhaps even becoming the first to reach the North Pole, according to some interpretations). Yet his personal life was messy to say the least, with a string of mistresses, including Eskimo girls he brought back to Norway, and a poisonous relationship with his brother. He disappeared in 1928 while taking part in an airborne rescue mission in the Arctic; his body was never found. Tor Bomann-Larsen's account of his life is the only full biography of Amundsen to be published in English.

Author : Hans Olav Thyvold
Publisher : Font Forlag AS
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788281691797

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Roald Amundsen by Hans Olav Thyvold Pdf

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928), a Norwegian polar explorer and national hero. The first man to find and sail through the North-West Passage, and the first to set foot on the South Pole. NORWEGIAN HERITAGE is a series of books about our most important and best-known national icons. The respective titles introduce major personalities from the worlds of art and literature, science and sports, but also the many natural wonders of the country, as well as significant historical periods and cultural expressions. Each book offers an updated introduction to readers who wish to familiarize themselves with a given subject.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : In the Hands of a Child
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Roald Amundsen by Anonim Pdf

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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ROALD AMUNDSEN by Narayan Changder Pdf

Embark on a quizzical expedition through icy frontiers with "Roald Amundsen: MCQ Polar Explorer." Tailored for adventure enthusiasts and admirers of polar exploration, this MCQ book invites you to delve into the life and daring expeditions of Roald Amundsen, the iconic polar explorer. Download now to engage with entertaining Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering Amundsen's conquest of the South Pole, his navigation of the Northwest Passage, and the enduring legacy of his impact on exploration history. Elevate your knowledge of this historical luminary, gain insights into the challenges of polar exploration, and reinforce your understanding through interactive learning. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a history buff, or someone looking to test their knowledge, this essential MCQ resource is your key to a quizzical exploration of Roald Amundsen's enduring legacy. Download today and traverse through the questions that celebrate the brilliance of this polar explorer!

Author : Stephen R. Bown
Publisher : D & M Publishers
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781553659389

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The Last Viking by Stephen R. Bown Pdf

In the early 1900s, many of the great geographical mysteries that had intrigued adventurers for centuries remained unsolved: the polar regions -- the Northwest Passage, the South Pole, the North Pole and the Northeast Passage -- despite having claimed countless lives, were still shrouded in mystery. One man would claim all these prizes within a span of 20 years. Roald Amundsen was larger than life, arrogant and competitive. He was also a meticulous organizer and planner, willing to learn from the mistakes of others, and humble enough to seek the advice of indigenous peoples skilled in arctic survival -- thus avoiding the early death that was so common among other explorers. But Amundsen's life was one of sharp contrasts: reviled by the British for defeating Robert Falcon Scott, he was loved by his men, hailed as a hero in his native Norway and idolized as a charming and eccentric celebrity in the US. Drawing on hundreds of recently uncovered press clippings, The Last Viking goes beyond Amundsen's conflicted legacy, revealing a humorous, self-deprecating storyteller and a visionary and showman who who won over both his sponsors and his audiences with the same verve that characterized his geographical conquests.