Farthest North, Vol. I by Fridtjof Nansen
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"Farthest North, Vol. I" by Fridtjof Nansen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work details the record of an exploratory voyage of the ship "Fram" from 1893 to 1896, alongside a lengthy sleigh journey undertaken by Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen. The book likely covers themes of adventure, exploration, and the challenges faced in the polar regions, emphasizing the human spirit's quest for knowledge. At the start of
the narrative, Nansen sets the stage for his ambitious expedition into the Arctic, reflecting on the historical attempts to reach the North Pole and the motivations behind such endeavors. He discusses the enduring mystery and allure of the icy landscapes, acknowledging the sacrifices made by earlier explorers. The opening chapter captures the essence of human curiosity and resilience, introducing the reader to Nansen's plans for the journey, the construction and outfitting of the Fram, and the accompanying challenges and hopes for scientific discovery amidst the unknowns of the Arctic wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Sverdrup, Otto Neumann, 1854-1930 |
| Title |
Farthest North, Vol. I Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 |
| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | "Fram" Expedition (1893-1896) |
| Subject | Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 -- Travel -- Arctic regions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30197 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30197-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1689 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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