cornerstone of Antarctic exploration

The account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.

A handsomely produced book containing ten full-page photographic images not found in the Norwegian original, and all full-page images being reproduced to a higher standard.

Amundsen's legendary dash to the Pole, which he reached before Scott's ill-fated expedition by over a month. His success over Scott was due to his highly disciplined dogsled teams, more accomplished skiers, a shorter distance to the Pole, better clothing and equipment, well planned supply depots enroute, fortunate weather, and a modicum of luck (Books on Ice).

First English edition; 2 volumes, 8vo (23.5 x 17.5 cm); 3 folding maps, folding plan, 16 charts in text, 138 photographic illustrations on 103 plates; publisher's original maroon cloth gilt, vignettes to upper covers, top edges gilt, others uncut, usual rubbing to spine flags, boards a little bumped along edges, upper hinge of vol. 1 a little weak, a very good set; xxxv, [i], 392; x, 449 pp.

Taurus 71; Rosove 9.A1; Books on Ice 7.1.