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| Author | : Hans-Olav Thyvold |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2020-08-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0062981676 |
Told through the eyes of a very grumpy yet lovable mutt, a funny and touching tale of aging, death, friendship, and life that proves sometimes a dog's story is the most human of all. Tassen has always been a one-man dog. When his human companion, Major Thorkildsen, dies, Tassen and Mrs. Thorkildsen are left alone. Tassen mourns Major by eating too many treats, and Mrs. T by drinking too much. But the two unexpectedly find common ground in researching Roald Amundsen’s expedition to the South Pole led by a pack of intrepid dogs. But the quiet days Tassen and Mrs. T spend together at the library researching the explorer’s arctic adventure are disrupted by the arrival of her son and daughter in-law. Eager to move in to the Major’s spacious house, they plan to send Mrs. T to a nursing home. As he contemplates his own fate, Tassen shudders to think what might happen to him! Yet Tassen and Mrs. T aren’t about to give up. Inspired by Roald Amundsen and his dogs, this unlikely pair are ready to take on anything life throws at them. Good Dogs Don’t Make It to the South Pole is a darkly comedic and whimsical portrayal of aging and death told through a dog’s friendship with an elderly woman. Translated from the Norwegian by Marie Otsby
| Author | : Chris Kurtz |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0547634552 |
Flora the pig was born for adventure: "If it's unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I'm your pig," she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she's on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating--and dangerous--adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.
| Author | : Will Steger |
| Publisher | : Menasha Ridge Press |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 2010-03-02 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0897328965 |
In March 1990, Will Steger completed what no man had ever before attempted: the crossing of Antarctica, a total of 3,700 miles, on foot. Lured by the challenge and the beauty of Earth's last great wilderness, and determined to focus the world's attention on the frozen continent now that its ecological future hangs in the balance, Steger and his International Trans–Arctica team performed an extraordinary feat of endurance.
| Author | : David Roberts |
| Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2013-01-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0393089649 |
"Gripping and superb. This book will steal the night from you." —Laurence Gonzales, author of Deep Survival On January 17, 1913, alone and near starvation, Douglas Mawson, leader of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, was hauling a sledge to get back to base camp. The dogs were gone. Now Mawson himself plunged through a snow bridge, dangling over an abyss by the sledge harness. A line of poetry gave him the will to haul himself back to the surface. Mawson was sometimes reduced to crawling, and one night he discovered that the soles of his feet had completely detached from the flesh beneath. On February 8, when he staggered back to base, his features unrecognizably skeletal, the first teammate to reach him blurted out, "Which one are you?" This thrilling and almost unbelievable account establishes Mawson in his rightful place as one of the greatest polar explorers and expedition leaders. It is illustrated by a trove of Frank Hurley’s famous Antarctic photographs, many never before published in the United States.
| Author | : Roald Amundsen |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 543 |
| Release | : 2023-12-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
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 | : Jim Collins |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2011-10-11 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0062121006 |
Ten years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns withanother groundbreaking work, this time to ask: why do some companies thrive inuncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research,buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins andhis colleague Morten Hansen enumerate the principles for building a truly greatenterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving times. This book isclassic Collins: contrarian, data-driven and uplifting.
| Author | : Iain Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Yearling |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2012-10-09 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0440239729 |
In the forests of Siberia, in the first years of the twentieth century, a white pony runs free with his herd. But his life chages forever when he's captured by men. Years of hard work and cruelty wear him out. When he is chosen to be one of 20 ponies to accompany the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott on his quest to become the first to reach the South Pole, he doesn't know what to expect. But the men of Scott's expedition show him kindness, something he's never known before. They also give him a name—James Pigg. As Scott's team hunkers down in Antarctica, James Pigg finds himself caught up in one of the greatest races of all time. The Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen has suddenly announced that he too means to be first to the Pole. But only one team can triumph, and not everyone can survive—not even the animals.
| Author | : Roald Amundsen |
| Publisher | : White Star Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Antarctica |
| ISBN | : 9788854402171 |
Part historical essay, part scientific article, and part enthralling diary-Roald Amundsen's (1872-1928) book presents intriguing documentation about how his expedition reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911, just one month ahead of his rival, Robert Scott. Amundsen organized his gripping account using what is referred to in the film industry as the zooming technique. It starts in the past, examining the history of Antarctic exploration in different eras, and then moves ahead to describe how his own expedition was created, its organization, the slow stages involved in preparing for departure and, finally, the heart-stopping excitement of the race to the South Pole. Supplementing the vivid first-person text are black-and-white archival photographs illustrating the actual expedition, and color photographs depicting the landscape of Antarctica.
| Author | : Roald Amundsen |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 544 |
| Release | : 2023-12-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Roald Amundsen's 'The South Pole' (Complete Edition) is a groundbreaking work that documents the Norwegian explorer's historic journey to become the first person to reach the South Pole. Amundsen's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the harsh Antarctic landscape, his meticulous planning, and the challenges faced by his team. Written in a straightforward and objective style, the book captures the essence of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. This complete edition includes additional materials such as maps, photographs, and Amundsen's own reflections on the expedition. Roald Amundsen, known for his meticulous planning and determination, was a seasoned explorer with a passion for the unknown. His experience in polar exploration and his thirst for adventure drove him to conquer the South Pole against all odds. Amundsen's attention to detail and disciplined leadership are evident throughout the book, showcasing his remarkable character. I highly recommend 'The South Pole' to readers interested in exploration, adventure, and the triumph of the human spirit. Amundsen's account offers a valuable insight into the challenges and triumphs of early Antarctic expeditions, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
| Author | : Roald Amundsen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 590 |
| Release | : 1913 |
| Genre | : Antarctica |
| ISBN | : |
Narrative of Amundsen's attainment of the South Pole, December 1911. Vol. 2. contains appendices on the eastern sledge journey, the voyage of the Fram, the construction of the Fram, and scientific results of the expedition.
