Title:
To the South Pole
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by Valerie Bodden.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Mankato, Minn. : Creative Education, ©2012.
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9781608180691
Series:
Abstract:
"A history of Roald Amundsen's successful 1911 trip to the South Pole, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Contents:
Terra Australis Incognita -- Last of the Vikings -- To the pole -- The race is won -- Roald Amundsen -- Olav Bjaaland -- Oscar Wisting -- Helmer Hanssen -- "What is to come" -- "If only I could paint" -- "Round huge open chasms" -- "We planted the Norwegian flag."