--- product_id: 8810392 title: "The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the \"Fram,\" 1910–1912" brand: "captain roald amundsenroland huntford" price: "VT16672" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8810392-the-south-pole-account-of-the-norwegian-antarctic-expedition-in store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 **Brand:** captain roald amundsenroland huntford **Price:** VT16672 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 by captain roald amundsenroland huntford - **How much does it cost?** VT16672 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8810392-the-south-pole-account-of-the-norwegian-antarctic-expedition-in) ## Best For - captain roald amundsenroland huntford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted captain roald amundsenroland huntford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 ## Images ![The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413Wu6F0MZL.jpg) ![The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w0fOL-D3L.jpg) ![The South Pole: Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910–1912 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PqfpX+5hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The South Pole - The Masters Tale *by V***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2001* Recent years have seen a re-examination of the Golden Age of Antarctic Exploration. Roland Huntford in his excellent books "The Last Place on Earth" and "Shackleton" helped to debunk the myth of the glorious failure (Scott the Martyr) as an example to follow.The greatest tale of this age was surrounded by no great tales of hardship, no honeyed or sanitised versions of the deed. In this book we hear in the words of the greatest exponent of the art of polar travel, the story of that rarest of plans - the perfectly executed coup.For a coup it was. When Amundsen turned from the North Pole to the South after the question of "the great nail" had been settled by Cook & Peary, his decision was treated in many sectors (most notably an unbalanced and jingoistic British Press) as underhanded and double dealing. Amundens account of the reasoning behind it makes clear that any deceit was necessary to ensure no forestalling of his plans by others - not only Scott. To ensure the future of his extended plan (the drift across the Arctic which was eventually carried out in the "Maud") he knew the Press Barons would need an exclusive and juicy story. The South Pole would give him this currency.The book is written in an honest and clean style - an extension of the Man and his nature. The hardships faced are almost disguised by the simple tale of their telling. To strike up an unknown glacier and forge his way over virgin ground on the way to the polar plateau and the Pole itself displays fortitude and grit we can only marvel at in todays world. But his description of the task is hidden behind a work-a-day narrative. To truly appreciate the splendour of the achievement is difficult in our modern era.One cannot help but admire the total outcome of the plan. There are few tales in history and few great men who can truly say they accomplished exactly what they set out to do in the manner in which they planned. Those who can are Masters of their field. Amundsen is such a man - and master.A feature of this book is the credit given by Amundsen to those who went with him. Where others claimed responsibility for the great deeds of their men, Amundsen retreats to the background and gives the credit to those who did the act. Natural humility is a trait of the Norwegian nature and Amundsen shows this in the writing of the book. There is no playing to the crowd but deeds are allowed to speak for themselves.To appreciate the tale, read the book and marvel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent account, written with insight, warmth, and even poetic whimsy *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017* An excellent account, written with insight, warmth, and even poetic whimsy; not what one might expect from a man who has been called "the last viking". I had expected an almost dry account and found myself drawn into a narrative of which any novelist could be proud. I definitely recommend this book, not only to aficionados of polar exploration (a MUST read for them), but for anyone interested in the human spirit, human nature, and the wonders of nature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keep going! *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014* The Journal of Roald Amundsen's expedition to the South Pole. This book provides mostly logistics. But as they say getting there is half the fun. In this case its all the fun! Amundsen and his team set out on a large ship and get deposited on Antarctica where they set up a base camp to overwinter to try to reach the south pole the following spring. They dig a huge snow cave in which to live and maintain their dog teams, the key to their eventual success at reaching their destination. A well written adventure journal that you will enjoy if you like polar exploration. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8810392-the-south-pole-account-of-the-norwegian-antarctic-expedition-in](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8810392-the-south-pole-account-of-the-norwegian-antarctic-expedition-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*