,,The South Pole Volumes 1 and 2'' by Roald Amundsen

is a detailed account of the Norwegian explorer's historic expedition to the South Pole, becoming the first person to reach the pole in 1911. In these volumes, Amundsen provides a meticulous record of his journey, including the planning, the challenges faced during the expedition, and the strategies that led to his team's success.
Volume 1 covers the preparations, including his decision to abandon his original plan to explore the North Pole after hearing that Robert Peary had already claimed it, and instead focus on the South Pole. Amundsen describes the logistics of the expedition, the harsh conditions faced by his crew, and the innovative techniques they used, such as relying heavily on dogs for transportation and crafting their own equipment suited to the extreme cold.
Volume 2 goes into the actual journey to the pole, detailing the team's interactions with the extreme Antarctic environment, their day-to-day routines, and the physical and mental endurance required to survive. Amundsen also reflects on the competition with British explorer Robert Falcon Scott, whose ill-fated expedition tragically reached the South Pole weeks after Amundsen.
The work is not just a chronicle of exploration but a testament to human perseverance, careful planning, and the unyielding spirit of discovery. It remains an essential account of one of the most remarkable feats in the history of polar exploration.