This film is fascinating from the point of view of someone who first visited the Fram in Oslo in 1973, and has read widely on the subject in the intervening more than forty years. I always hoped to see some cine film of the actual voyage to the South, and here it is. Thanks.
I was in Cambridge Bay when they towed the Maud back to Norway. I still have a peice of that boat that washed up on shore. i sure would like to give it to the Norwegians If they want it
Rather odd feeling this, watching a society now completely erased from humanity, an entire civilisation that no longer exists - a mere hundred years ago and the whole worlds population and their culture are now lost, gone forever. They seem so far removed considering that my grandparents weren't even born... a paradox this... being a mere century ago that might as well be a thousand years. So precious, such insights into the past. As for the courage and determination of such individuals, you are left with a sense of awe and admiration. Thanks.
Mark Taylor Which culture are you referring to? There has never lived any natural people on the South Pole. Norwegian whalers was around.. And Inuit still live quite well above the Northern polar circle. You statement is nonsense ;) The world actually still goes on, despite your failing knowledge
Mark Talbot Lots of ignorant people share there shortsighted views & observations on complex topics.. Americans with Disney & Hollywood based "insight" is a major annoyance.. All the best & skål
If you read my original post in the context it was written and without that which you nominated you might yet garner that what I referred to was the world population in general and not any specific race or point of geographic region in particular. Hope that helps you to some extent. Ciao.
Mark Talbot You are expressing your feelings about lost cultures in general, and not specific according to the video? Not to press any further, except the North American Indian I don't recall any cultures wiped out in the Northern Hemisphere?
No, he was actualy solo skiing ahead of the first sled the day they reached the pole. (no coinsidence..) The other teammembers made sure *he* was the first to pass the point, but he pointed out himself that it was a team effort and they all had one hand on the pole/stave when they planted the flag.
This film is fascinating from the point of view of someone who first visited the Fram in Oslo in 1973, and has read widely on the subject in the intervening more than forty years. I always hoped to see some cine film of the actual voyage to the South, and here it is.
Thanks.
I too was fascinated by this story as a kid, couldn't get to Antarctica so spend 3 months in Greenland when they had ice. Greeting from Australia.
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I was in Cambridge Bay when they towed the Maud back to Norway. I still have a peice of that boat that washed up on shore. i sure would like to give it to the Norwegians If they want it
Rather odd feeling this, watching a society now completely erased from humanity, an entire civilisation that no longer exists - a mere hundred years ago and the whole worlds population and their culture are now lost, gone forever. They seem so far removed considering that my grandparents weren't even born... a paradox this... being a mere century ago that might as well be a thousand years. So precious, such insights into the past. As for the courage and determination of such individuals, you are left with a sense of awe and admiration. Thanks.
Mark Taylor Which culture are you referring to? There has never lived any natural people on the South Pole. Norwegian whalers was around.. And Inuit still live quite well above the Northern polar circle. You statement is nonsense ;) The world actually still goes on, despite your failing knowledge
I am very glad to completely agree with you on all points as have no wish to contradict anything you hold as true. Nice one. Ciao.
Mark Talbot Lots of ignorant people share there shortsighted views & observations on complex topics.. Americans with Disney & Hollywood based "insight" is a major annoyance..
All the best & skål
If you read my original post in the context it was written and without that which you nominated you might yet garner that what I referred to was the world population in general and not any specific race or point of geographic region in particular. Hope that helps you to some extent. Ciao.
Mark Talbot You are expressing your feelings about lost cultures in general, and not specific according to the video?
Not to press any further, except the North American Indian I don't recall any cultures wiped out in the Northern Hemisphere?
Teraz czytam o nich książkę,wspaniali ludzie,wspaniałe czasy.
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Amundsen wasn't the first to reach the Pole. The dogs were.
No, he was actualy solo skiing ahead of the first sled the day they reached the pole. (no coinsidence..)
The other teammembers made sure *he* was the first to pass the point, but he pointed out himself that it was a team effort and they all had one hand on the pole/stave when they planted the flag.