The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram, 1910-1912
by Captain Roald Amundsen
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Author: Captain Roald AmundsenIntroduction: Roland Huntford
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-11-21
ISBN: 0815411278
Number of pages: 896
Publisher: Cooper Square Press
Book Reviews of The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram, 1910-1912
Book Review: Amundsen was funny!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a lot of fun, in a geeky documentary sort of way.
Amundsen had a dry sense of humor, kind of like Tolkien. You know, polite and proper but every once in a while you can picture an arched eyebrow. Like Gandalf cracking a subtle joke. If you are not paying attention, you will miss it... but if you *are* paying attention, it'll make you chuckle.
I laughed out loud several times when reading this book, which is something I never did when reading other Antarctica books.
So if you are worried about this book being "dry" and "boring", well, did you like Lord of the Rings? If so, Amundsen's writing might "click" with you too.
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