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Amundsen s south pole expedition map.
December 14 1911 norwegian explorer roald amundsen of the norwegian antarctic expedition of 1910 12 reached it.
One month later on january 17 1912 scott of the british antarctic terra nova expedition of 1910 13 also reached the south pole.
Roald engelbregt gravning amundsen biographical notes 16th july 1872 18th june 1928.
Limited edition set of roald amundsens maps from the south pole expedition 1910 1914.
More enjoy this rare archival glimpse into the preparations for roald amundsen s successful south pole expedition.
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Roald engelbregt gravning amundsen uk.
Enjoy this rare archival glimpse into the preparations for roald amundsen s.
Whereas amundsen s party of skiers and dog teams using the axel heiberg.
The first expedition to reach the geographic south pole was led by the norwegian explorer roald amundsen he and four others arrived at the pole on 14 december 1911 five weeks ahead of a british party led by robert falcon scott as part of the terra nova expedition amundsen and his team returned safely to their base and later heard that scott and his four companions had died on their return.