The last Viking : the life of Roald Amundsen
(Book)
Author
Published
Boston, MA : Da Capo Press, ©2012.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780306820670, 0306820676, 9780306821622, 0306821621
Physical Desc
xxii, 357 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Headquarters Library - Adult Biography | BIO AMUNDSEN,R 2012 | In |
Subjects
LC Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Amundsen, Roald, -- 1872-1928. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJgCKTxVkdkWQQBxm93qQq
Antarctica. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJc3MgKfJkXRcGFdpVMHG3
Arctic Ocean -- North Pole.
Arctic Ocean -- Northwest Passage.
Arctic Regions.
Biographies.
Norway. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRyK4jjG7gmVvd83RM4Y
Antarctica. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJc3MgKfJkXRcGFdpVMHG3
Arctic Ocean -- North Pole.
Arctic Ocean -- Northwest Passage.
Arctic Regions.
Biographies.
Norway. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRyK4jjG7gmVvd83RM4Y
More Details
Published
Boston, MA : Da Capo Press, ©2012.
Language
English
ISBN
9780306820670, 0306820676, 9780306821622, 0306821621
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The life of Roald Amundsen, the greatest of all polar explorers, has never before been told in its full brilliance, heartbreak, and glory. As the 20th century began, the four great geographical mysteries -- the Northwest Passage, the Northeast Passage, the South Pole, and the North Pole -- remained blank spots on the globe. Within 20 years Amundsen would claim all four prizes. Renowned for his determination and technical skills, both feared and beloved by his men, unfairly vilified for beating Robert Scott in the race to the South Pole, Amundsen towers over the end of the heroic age of exploration, which soon after would be tamed by technology, commerce, and publicity. Feted in his lifetime as an international celebrity, pursued by women and creditors, he died in the Arctic on a rescue mission for a rival explorer. Stephen R. Bown has unearthed archival material to write a fast-paced tale with the grim immediacy of Apsley Cherry-Garrard, the inspiring detail of The Endurance, and the suspense of Jon Karkauer. The Last Viking is both a masterly biography and a cracking good story. - Jacket flap.
Description
Looks at the life of the Norwegian polar explorer, describing Amundsen's approach to expeditions and his flair for self-promotion and publicity.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bown, S. R. (2012). The last Viking: the life of Roald Amundsen . Da Capo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bown, Stephen R. 2012. The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen. Da Capo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bown, Stephen R. The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen Da Capo Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bown, Stephen R. The Last Viking: The Life of Roald Amundsen Da Capo Press, 2012.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.