书目名称 | Roald Amundsen’s Sled Dogs | 副标题 | The Sledge Dogs Who | 编辑 | Mary R. Tahan | 视频video | | 概述 | Documents the contribution of sledge dogs to Antarctic exploration and historical discovery.An in-depth analysis of Roald Amundsen’s strategic use of sledge dogs to win the race to the Pole.First book | 图书封面 |  | 描述 | .This book is an analytical account of how Roald Amundsen used sledge dogs to discover the South Pole in 1911, and is the first to name and identify all 116 Polar dogs who were part of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition of 1910–1912. The book traces the dogs from their origins in Greenland to Antarctica and beyond, and presents the author’s findings regarding which of the dogs actually reached the South Pole, and which ones returned..Using crewmember diaries, reports, and written correspondence, the book explores the strategy, methodology, and personal insights of the explorer and his crew in employing canines to achieve their goal, as well as documents the controversy and internal dynamics involved in this historic discovery. It breaks ground in presenting the entire story of how the South Pole was truly discovered using animals, and how deep and profound the differences of perception were regarding the use of canines for exploration..This historic tale sheds light on Antarctic exploration history and the human-nature relationship. It gives recognition to the significant role that animals played in this important part of history.. | 出版日期 | Book 2019 | 关键词 | Norwegian Antarctic Expedition; Polar Exploration; Roald Amundsen; Sled Dogs / Sledge Dogs; South Pole; A | 版次 | 1 | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02692-9 | isbn_ebook | 978-3-030-02692-9 | copyright | Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 |
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