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London, John Murray, 1912. . First English edition; 2 volumes, 8vo, xxxv, [i], 392; x, 449 pp., 3 folding maps, folding plan, 138 photographic illustrations on 103 plates, original maroon cloth gilt, vignettes to upper covers, top edges gilt, others uncut, usual fading to spine flags, corners bumped, light wear to spine extremities, lightly soiled, a good clean set. The account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.A handsomely produced book containing ten full-page photographic images not found in the Norwegian original, and all full-page images being reproduced to a higher standard.Amundsen's legendary dash to the Pole, which he reached before Scott's ill-fated expedition by over a month. His success over Scott was due to his highly disciplined dogsled teams, more accomplished skiers, a shorter distance to the Pole, better clothing and equipment, well planned supply depots enroute, fortunate weather, and a modicum of luck (Books on Ice). Taurus 71; Rosove 9.A1; Books on Ice 7.1.
South Pole--An account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912 by Amundsen, Roald - 1913: Translated from the Norwegian by A.G. Chater
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South Pole--An account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912: Translated from the Norwegian by A.G. Chater
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London and New York: John Murray and Lee Keedick, 1913. Very Good Condition/None. South Pole--An account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912 Translated from the Norwegian by A.G. Chater, Roald Amundsen, John Murray and Lee Keedick London and New York, 1913. 2 Volumes, 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches. 392, 449pp.
Bindings in three-quarter leather over marbled paper. Three raised bands on spine with gilt titles. Light rubbing and wear to exterior of both books. Top edge gilt, otherwise uncut. Marbled paper endpapers. Interiors remarkably clean; bindings tight. Complete with two folding maps plus folding diagram of their ship, "Fram" plus 21 maps and charts and over one hundred photographic illustrations documenting the expedition. Very Good Condition.
First American edition signed by author Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole, "Very sincerely yours Roald Amundsen" on front flyleaf. Originally published in Norwegian under the title "Sydpolen: den Norske Sydpolsfaerd med "Fram" 1910-1912."
After explorers reached the North Pole in 1909, attention turned to the South Pole with competing expeditions launching in 1911. Robert Scott led a highly publicized British attempt while Norwegian Roald Amundsen kept his destination secret until the last moment. The two expeditions were markedly different in their approaches with Amundsen's preparation, proper equipment, appropriate fur clothing, an understanding of dogs and their handling, and the effective use of skis allowed Amundsen to reach the South Pole December 14th, a month before Scott's group.
"The South Pole" contains Amundsen's narrative of the trip plus scientific results of the expedition. Filled with photos and diagrams. A classic of Polar Exploration, boldly signed by Amundsen.
Bindings in three-quarter leather over marbled paper. Three raised bands on spine with gilt titles. Light rubbing and wear to exterior of both books. Top edge gilt, otherwise uncut. Marbled paper endpapers. Interiors remarkably clean; bindings tight. Complete with two folding maps plus folding diagram of their ship, "Fram" plus 21 maps and charts and over one hundred photographic illustrations documenting the expedition. Very Good Condition.
First American edition signed by author Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole, "Very sincerely yours Roald Amundsen" on front flyleaf. Originally published in Norwegian under the title "Sydpolen: den Norske Sydpolsfaerd med "Fram" 1910-1912."
After explorers reached the North Pole in 1909, attention turned to the South Pole with competing expeditions launching in 1911. Robert Scott led a highly publicized British attempt while Norwegian Roald Amundsen kept his destination secret until the last moment. The two expeditions were markedly different in their approaches with Amundsen's preparation, proper equipment, appropriate fur clothing, an understanding of dogs and their handling, and the effective use of skis allowed Amundsen to reach the South Pole December 14th, a month before Scott's group.
"The South Pole" contains Amundsen's narrative of the trip plus scientific results of the expedition. Filled with photos and diagrams. A classic of Polar Exploration, boldly signed by Amundsen.
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- Keywords Robert Scott Roald Amundsen South Pole Antarctic Exploration
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London: John Murray, 1912. First edition in English of Amundsen's account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole, more than a month before Robert Scott; 2 volumes, large 8vo, portrait frontispieces with tissue guards, plates, maps, graphs, and tables in the text; original red decorated cloth, covers and spines lettered in gilt, t.e.g.; a fine, bright set. Translated from the Norwegian by A.G. Chater. The English edition includes ten additional photographic illustrations not used in the original Norwegian version. Rosove, 9.A1; Spence 16.
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