Bown, Stephen

Bown's readable history should elevate Bering into the top tier of explorers. For fans of adventure, exploration, and discovery.

Readers of Arctic cultures and exploration should clamor for this joyous celebration of Rasmussen's life.

Well written and enjoyable, the book uses ample quotes from Amundsen to give readers a sense of the man. However, Bown adds nothing new to the information already in print. A great title for collections that don't own Amundsen's own books or previous biographies, this volume is recommended for readers high school-age and up who are interested in polar exploration.

Bown's treatment of each individual is succinct, so those wanting an in-depth study should look elsewhere. General readers interested in embarking on this subject will find this an excellent starting point.