Aan de Zuidpool / De Aarde en haar Volken, 1913

The narrative recounts an expedition's decisive redirection from a planned northern polar attempt to a southern campaign, detailing meticulous ship refitting, selection of crew, provisioning, and reliance on sled dogs. It follows the voyage across oceans, the establishment of a coastal base at the edge of the great ice barrier, and the organization of depot and sledge parties for a long over-ice journey. Alongside logistical description, the account records scientific observations, daily routines, and practical techniques for polar travel, and it chronicles the challenges of weather, terrain, and equipment while noting the timetable and eventual return to winter quarters.