Stephen R. Bown
The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306822667
- author:
- Stephen R. Bown
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 3.8 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Education
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen's name became synonymous with bravery and determination in the early 20th century. In just over two decades, he achieved the impossible, claiming all four great geographical mysteries of the time: the Northwest Passage, the Northeast Passage, the South Pole, and the North Pole. His remarkable story is one of adventure, technical skill, and a fierce reputation that both fascinated and intimidated those around him. This gripping biography draws on previously unseen archival material to bring Amundsen's life to life. With a keen eye for detail and a sense of suspense, Stephen R. Bown masterfully weaves together the thrilling narrative of Amundsen's expeditions with the grim realities of his personal life. The result is a story that is both a literary biography and a cracking good tale of adventure and exploration. By exploring the life of this enigmatic figure, The Last Viking sheds new light on the heroic age of exploration and the men who shaped it.
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