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Amundson Quotes

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Amundsen and his men learned many things with their expedition to the South Pole. Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer; he was going to the North Pole, however, Robert Peary beat him there. Amundsen decided to change his plans and go to the South Pole. Amundsen discovered the North-West Passage. Amundsen wrote in his diary saying,"'As for the tent, with regard to shape and size it is comfortable but it is too susceptible to the wind'"(Alexander). This quote shows that Amundsen learned that when going to the South Pole he would need wind resistant tents for himself and his crew. To keep warm when they slept; otherwise, they would freeze. With him discovering that he needs a better tent made him look into better polar equipment. With Amundsen learning,

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