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The Life of Roald Amundsen
Book • 2012
This book unravels the life of Roald Amundsen, a legend of the heroic age of exploration.
Within twenty years, Amundsen claimed all four of the great geographical prizes that remained blank spots on the globe in 1900.
Renowned for his determination and technical skills, Amundsen was both feared and beloved by his men.
The biography, written by Stephen R. Bown, uses archival material to provide a detailed and engaging account of Amundsen's expeditions and personal life, capturing the essence of his adventures and struggles in the harshest climates of the world.
Within twenty years, Amundsen claimed all four of the great geographical prizes that remained blank spots on the globe in 1900.
Renowned for his determination and technical skills, Amundsen was both feared and beloved by his men.
The biography, written by Stephen R. Bown, uses archival material to provide a detailed and engaging account of Amundsen's expeditions and personal life, capturing the essence of his adventures and struggles in the harshest climates of the world.
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