Captain Roald amundsen, discoverer of the South Pole, in speaking to the Press of the hardships which the members of the Belgica expedition withstood says: During the winter scurvy broke out and at the same time several of the party showed signs of mental trouble.
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amundsen as to Hillary across the South Sea face, yet this Matterhorn has a logic and bedevilment all her own.
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The above is covered in detail in similar words on pages 19, 20, 23 Volume One of "The South Pole" a late book by Captain amundsen.
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