Publisher's Synopsis
Fridtjof Nansen�������s Farthest North V2, Part 1: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Fram 1893-1896 (1897) is a historical book that documents the exploratory journey of the Norwegian explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, to the Arctic region. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Nansen's preparations for the expedition and the journey to the Arctic aboard the ship Fram. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by Nansen and his crew, including the harsh weather conditions, the dangers of navigating through ice-filled waters, and the difficulties of obtaining food and supplies in a remote and hostile environment.Nansen's voyage was significant in that it was the first scientific expedition to the Arctic that aimed to study the region's geography, geology, and climate. The book provides a detailed description of the scientific instruments and methods used by Nansen and his team to collect data and conduct experiments. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that document the landscape, wildlife, and the ship Fram itself.Overall, Fridtjof Nansen�������s Farthest North V2, Part 1: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Fram 1893-1896 (1897) is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant Arctic expeditions of the late 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration, geography, and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
