Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. 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. They will not be notified. This is Amundsen's last book, and signed copies are extremely hard to find. We wish all our readers a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year! The new Amundsen film has been greatly anticipated, but critics were not impressed. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) Stephen R. Bown. Get inspired for 2021 by the thrilling, life-affirming decisions made by the early Antarctic explorers. Stephen R. Bown is author of The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen and White Eskimo: Knud Rasmussen's Fearless Journey into the Heart of the Arctic, which won the Williams Mills Award for the best book on the Arctic in 2016. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Huntford, Roland (1985). Roald Amundsen, nicknamed “The Last of the Vikings” was an Arctic explorer, and the first man to reach the South Pole in 1911. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. It was the Terra Nova, belonging to an English group that was racing the Fram expedition to the South Pole. To this end, he made use of aircraft in the early 1920s. An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the ''Fram,'' 1910-1912. Under Captain Roald Amundsen’s direction, the crew began constructing Framheim (“home of the Fram”) by digging rooms out of ice, raising tents, and creating storehouses of fuel and food. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. In early February, another ship cruised into the bay. Stephen R. Bown is author of The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen and White Eskimo: Knud Rasmussen's Fearless Journey into the Heart of the Arctic, which won the Williams Mills Award for the best book on the Arctic in 2016. The ocean voyage is very interesting, but of particular interest is his description of the Eskimos and their culture. He bore awesome grudges against any he perceived had gone against him. Roald Amundsen has three restaurants, each designed to have its own personality and each reflecting an aspect of Norwegian expedition heritage. Get the latest cruise deals and select from our wide selection of sail dates and departure ports. The story is at times difficult to follow due to the origin, motives and the training required of the explorers and the supporters of these difficult undertakings. Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who focused on the poles. Opis podróży do bieguna północnego w latach 1903-1907, Cold Recall: Roald Amundsen's Reflections from the South Pole, The South Pole: an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 Volume v.2, Roald Amundsens opdagelsesreiser. A natural explorer, Amundsen was also the first to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage, and reach the North Pole by flight. This book is the account of Roald Amundsen during his successful attempt to navigate his tiny ship, the Gjoa, through rain, snow, wind and waves from Norway to Alaska. The author gives us a good insight into the total life of Amundsen beyond just his exploration epics. On 14 December 1911, Roald Amundsen (1872–1928) and his Norwegian team became the first humans to reach the South Pole, a month before their ill-fated British rivals under the leadership of Robert Falcon Scott. The Last Viking is a well-crafted work on both the life and achievements of Roald Amundsen, one of history's greatest explorers. 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. Bibliography. A biography of Polar explorer, Roald Amundsen, this title uncovers the life of the determined, pugnacious pioneer, using accounts from his diaries and own books. There is some light bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. Reissued here is the 1912 English translation of Amundsen's two-volume account of how this extraordinary and perilous feat was achieved. There was a problem loading your book clubs. His relationship with his brothers was not edifying, and lack of anything detailed in the way of private correspondence precluded any real feeling for their dynamic, apart from the final catastrophic bust-up with his loyal, effective manager/brother Leon. Amundsen, Roald; First published in 1912 by John Murray, London. pp. It also tells of how he navigates the north west and south east passages. Books by Amundsen, Roald (sorted by popularity) Sort Alphabetically; Sort by Release Date; See also: Wikipedia; Displaying results 1–6. On October 18, 1911, Amundsen's party set out to reach the South Pole. 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 … ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2013. Paperback. The ocean voyage is very interesting, but of particular interest is his description of the Eskimos and their culture. First collected or memorial edition (Minneutgaven) in 35 original parts. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I thoroughly enjoyed this biography on the larger than life Roald Amundsen. This is a first hand account of the first successful expedition to the South Pole, written by the leader Roald Amundsen. Having read a number of books on the protagonists and some original documents (but not Roland Huntford's notorious book) I was looking for a relatively unbiased biography and this seemed to fit the bill, although, reading the author's notes, it is clear he was, as is almost the norm since the book's publication, heavily indebted to Huntford. There's a problem loading this menu right now. This is Amundsen's last book, and signed copies are extremely hard to find. 4.3 out of 5 stars 245. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole, Revised and Updated (Modern Library … Roald Amundsen The airship Norge floating above Spitsbergen in 1926 before Roald Amundsen's expedition to the North Pole. The Heroes of Sainte-Mère-Église: A D-Day Novel, VIK The Vikings: Chronicles of a Nordic past. Please try again. CLICK HERE TO ENTER. It explores the drama, humour, and adventure of Amundsen's life, and reveals the character of … B. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million titles. At about 300 pages, this is a pleasurable, entertaining read that never overstays its welcome.”, NYT. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2019. A Well-Rounded Portrayal of The Last Viking, Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013, I've enjoyed some classics in this genre such as, (which is a lessor known but great account of life in the Arctic). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2019. 4.0 out of 5 stars 3. Please try your request again later. Amundsen's book is lot better … As I sit on my sofa, watching daytime TV and reading a book, these men seem totally crazy and heroic. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Roald Amundsen books online. However, he did his best, given this and the fact that a biography of a man so deliberately private and devious made it hard to dig out anything much of personal interest. Start reading it today. The fascinating accounts of Amundsen’s … Amundsen’s producer, Espen Horn of the company Motion Blur, confirmed to NRK that he was contacted by Cappelen Damm and claims he responded then the same as now: “Bomann-Larsen’s book is one of several books and documentaries we have read and seen while working on the script. 8vo. Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013. Amazing Norwegian cruise deals you won't want to miss. Book Excerpt. Weeks spent at (-50F) and below. The ship is one of the first to feature a hybrid propulsion system that will not only reduce its fuel consumption but will show that large hybrid ships are possible. He accomplished all he set out to do. The South Pole By Roald Amundsen This book chronicles the epic journey of Roald Amundsen and his team of hand-picked sailors, from the moment the journey was conceived to the triumphant conclusion and acclaim. "The Last Viking" also delves into the relationship between exploration and nationalism, and in discussing Amundsen's famous "race to the pole" with Scott (which wasn't a race at all), points out that Amundsen succeeded partly because of his admiration for and willingness to learn from native arctic cultures like the Inuit, while Scott, as an English gentleman, thought he could learn nothing from native peoples. Roald Amundsen remains one of Norway’s greatest heroes, a polar explorer who brought pride and fame to a newly independent country at the turn of the 20th century. The ocean voyage is very interesting, but of particular interest is his description of the Eskimos and their culture. The first man to find and sail through the North-West Passage, and the first to set foot on the South Pole. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. What really made Amundsen such a great and successful explorer was his willingness to learn from others, to study, to read, and to prepare before launching into his journeys. Four out of his team of five were qualified navigators. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2020. Amundsen has written a good, high-level account of his life's work exploring the world's polar regions. The Last Viking is a well-crafted work on both the life and achievements of Roald Amundsen, one of history's greatest explorers. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. In that experience he lived with and studied the Inuit People and gained great insight as to how to how they survived in such cold and harsh climates. Scott died in Antarctica because of his poor planning, but also, the author argues, because he carried the weight of the British Empire on his shoulders. To me, these icy landscapes, the extreme cold, the constant battle for food, the constant battle to move things on low rations and energy is absolutely engrossing. Among Amundsen's headline accomplishments were that he was the first European to sail the Northwest Passage, the first person to see the North Pole, and the first human to reach the South Pole. Emissions are cut by sailing with electrical propulsion. Amundsen’s books included The South Pole (1912) and, with Ellsworth, First Crossing of the Polar Sea (1927). $17.99. --This text refers to … (Although I did detect a slight whiff of anti-Britishness from the author with his talk of the rigid class system and traditions, probably mostly correct, as the British attempt to find the North-West passage was mostly pig-headed, illogical and showed a failure to learn from the native people about how to cope with life in the Arctic. When we think of Roald Amundsen we usually just think of his being the first to reach the South Pole. MS Roald Amundsen is the first of two hybrid ships Hurtigruten will add to its fleet over the next few years. Brand new for 2019 MS Roald Amundsen is the first of two hybrid ships Hurtigruten is adding to its fleet. Among Amundsen's headline accomplishments were that he was the first European to sail the Northwest Passage, the first person to see the North Pole, and the first human to reach the South Pole. Seine Reisen in die Arktis und Antarktis brachten der Wissenschaft große Erkenntnisse, immerhin war er der erste, der die Nordwestpassage durchfuhr und sowohl den geografischen Nord- sowie auch Südpol erreichte. Amundsen was also the first man known to travel the Northwest Passage Life. The respective titles introduce major personalities from the worlds of art and literature, science and … It was an epic journey; Amundsen's team, equipped with sleds run by dogs and clad in thick furs, famously became the first people ever to set foot on the South Pole.Later in the book, Amundsen explains his efforts to chart the Northwest Passage in the remotest wildernesses of Canada. Available in-store, online or simply call now on 0330 094 8364. It was interesting to note that although he paid lip service to scientific research being part of his expeditions for fund raising purposes, he actually despised the science element and whenever possible dispensed with scientists and their multifarious equipment. His award-winning books, including Scurvy and Madness, Betrayal, and the Lash, have led to a reputation as "Canada's Simon Winchester." It is an outstanding biography. This biography of Roald Amundsen, arguably the greatest of explorers of the heroic age of polar exploration, is well-written, revealing and comprehensive. Amundsen was constantly on the go and lectured and traveled extensively as he loved to tell people about his travels. 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. The Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, operated by the United States Antarctic Program, was jointly named in honour of Amundsen and his rival. MS Roald Amundsen is the first hybrid ship to join the Hurtigruten fleet. This book is the account of Roald Amundsen during his successful attempt to navigate his tiny ship, the Gjoa, through rain, snow, wind and waves from Norway to Alaska. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Roald Amundsen Monument is open: Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59; Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Stephen Brown has done an outstanding job of detailing the life of one of the great explorers of all time. Da Capo Press; Illustrated edition (October 22, 2013), Roam the planet with The New York Times literary adventurers. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Looking for books by Roald Amundsen? This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew. Owing to Amundsen's numerous significant accomplishments in polar exploration, many places in both the Arctic and Antarctic are named after him. Canadian biographer Steven R. Bown shows us a flawed hero, worshipped by his men yet a womaniser, careless with his money, who lived his life to the full. Second Edition...Reedited and with new material not included in the first version... A historical account of Scandinavian civilisation during the Viking period. Named by many organizations as one of the best books of 2012, “The Last Viking” is deeply researched, thoughtful, informative, entertaining, and often exciting. However, Amundsen was always primus inter pares and went to great lengths to ensure he was in sole command and control and that his word was law. The Last Viking: The Life... The South Pole remains a classic chronicle of exploration and adventure for its detail, descriptions and thoroughness. When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic. To add more books, South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910-12, The North West Passage: Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship "Gjoa" 1903-1907; Volume 2, De l'Atlantique au Pacifique par les glaces arctiques, To the North Magnetic Pole and Through the Northwest Passage, Życie Eskimosów. The Norwegian press called him "The Last Viking. Roald Amundsen At Find A Grave; Works by Amundsen: Works by Roald Amundsen at Project Gutenberg; Arthur G. Chater's 1912 translation of Amundsen's The South Pole . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole, Revised and Updated (Modern…, Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books), Arctic Adventure: My Life in the Frozen North, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Paperback. Unable to add item to List. has been added to your Cart. The Roald Amundsen Anthology book. This superb edition of The South Pole contains all the original and essential photographs, charts, maps and appendices from the Amundsen expedition. The chapter on the trans-Arctic flight of the "Norge" detracts somewhat as it is more a criticism of Umberto Nobile than an account of that expedition. This book depicts the exploration of the North and South poles by a Norwegian explorer called Roald Amundsen. Book Description. English Roald Amundsen 130 downloads; The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 1 Roald Amundsen 32 downloads; Aan de Zuidpool (Dutch) Roald Amundsen 32 downloads; De … Paperback. The guests may also use the outside pool located on the same deck as the hot tubs, as well as an outdoor gym and running track on the top deck. It's just great to shiver along with a cup of hot cocoa. Die Eroberung des Südpols 1919-1912 by Amundsen, Roald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. Take the time to read this amazing story of an amazing man. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I was keen to learn more about Amundsen, and this book went some way towards this. Paperback. In addition she has a wellness center where the guests may buy treatments as body massage, face-, hand- and foot treatments. He sent a telegram stating simply: "BEG TO INFORM YOU FRAM … He, alone (with the help of brother Leon), collected funds, found a suitable vessel, recruited professional polar travelers, bought dogs, food, materials of every kind, fought against incredible odds just to leave port with the expedition...all the while keeping it a secret! He also provides a good look into the psychological and emotional stress that these determined individuals experienced during their adventures. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Roland Huntford. A new film about him premiered nationwide in Norway on Friday, but got off to rather poor start. Innovative sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2-emissions on the ships by 20 percent. I urge you to read this book to set the record straight. Roald Amundsen. Named after the Norwegian polar explorer, Roald Amundsen who was the first person to reach the South Pole. Roald Amundsen demonstrated how seemingly impossible achievements are attainable with preparation, careful consideration, and resourcefulness. This at least could have been easily solved, by providing a timeline at the back of the book, and some detailed annotated maps at the start of each section. We find how he related others, not just those on his trips, but the general public who loved hearing him speak and relate his experiences. The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen (A Merloyd Lawrence Book), Paperback – Illustrated, October 22, 2013. Roald Amundsens Opdagelsesreiser [Roald Amundsen’s Explorations]. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019. Die Eroberung des Südpols 1919-1912 by Amundsen, Roald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. Between December 1911 and January 1912, both Roald Amundsen (leading his South Pole expedition) and Robert Falcon Scott (leading the Terra Nova Expedition) reached the South Pole within five weeks of each other. At last we got away on October 19. Born in Borge, Ostfold, Norway, Roald Amundsen is said by many to be the greatest Polar explorer of the 20th century. Book your Hurtigruten MS Roald Amundsen cruise today with Barrhead Travel. This book is available for free download in a number of formats - including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. 4.5 out of 5 stars 162. Bown wrote clearly and lucidly about his background ; like Scott, from a middle class mercantile family, but unlike Scott's family a richer and more successful one; Amundsen was privately educated, well off, and initially self-funding. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). MS Roald Amundsen is the first hybrid ship to join the Hurtigruten fleet. After reading this you'll no doubt have an appetite to read more about his expeditions. Inspiring tales of bravery, heroism and life-affirming choices by early Antarctic explorers -- ideal for gaining inspiration for 2021. Brand new Book. I particularly enjoyed the author being as balanced as possible on the man’s traits, doing his utmost to be balanced and provide a warts-and-all account. Brown goes much further and takes us through the life of this incredible man beginning with his early days and a step by step journey through his many adventures. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. NORWEGIAN HERITAGE is a series of books about our most important and best-known national icons. Amundsen shed light on unknown areas, utilized what he learned from each expedition to make … As a fan of Arctic exploration The Last Viking is one of the best books I have read on this topic. * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. 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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 Last Place on Earth. Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer whose team were the first to reach the South Pole - this is his astonishing story, in his own words.Amundsen begins by explaining that he was not born with an urge to explorer the farthest, uncharted regions of the world. Roald Amundsen: Legendary Pipe Smoker May 22, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts in Pipe Line R oald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who was a preeminent figure during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, which lasted from the end of the 19th century to the end of World War I. This book is the account of Roald Amundsen during his successful attempt to navigate his tiny ship, the Gjoa, through rain, snow, wind and waves from Norway to Alaska. In 1911, Roald Amundsen and his men were the first humans to reach the South Pole. It constructs the character of the expedition and provides insight into Amundsen's philosophy of exploration and his own professionalism, in the age of the amateur explorer. Best remembered as the discoverer of the South Pole, he was also the first person to study the magnetic North Pole, the first to sail the Northwest Passage, the first person to reach the North Pole, the first to use airplanes and airships in arctic exploration, and more. The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram, 1910-1912 by Roald Amundsen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. A biography of Polar explorer, Roald Amundsen, this title uncovers the life of the determined, pugnacious pioneer, using accounts from his diaries and own books. He led the first expedition to reach the South Pole and the first that could prove it made it to the North Pole. South Pole book. 5 offers from £12.66. $10.48. See all books authored by Roald Amundsen, including The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910-1912, and My Life as an Explorer, and more on ThriftBooks.com. Refresh and try again. 1000'S OF BOOKS/ITEMS ON OFFER TO SUIT EVERYONE! I got interested in Amundsen (and the North West passage) after visiting the Polar Fram museum in Oslo in July of this year. The author was very good on Amundsen's approach to a career as a polar explorer, covering his methods, relentlessly single minded self training and the really astonishing amount of detailed planning and organisation he put into his expeditions, particularly his controversial South Polar one. Your profile memorial edition ( Minneutgaven ) in 35 original parts 's numerous significant accomplishments in expedition. 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