Farthest North (Two Volumes) - Fridtjof Nansen

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- Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Fram 1893-96 And Of A Fifteenth Months Sleigh Journey By Dr.Nansen And Lieut. Johansen With And Appendix By Otto Sverdrup Captain Of The Fram. -


Originally published in 1897, this two-volume work chronicles the polar expedition of Norwegian scientist Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), who came closer than any previous explorer to the North Pole. Beginning on board his boat, the Fram, which was deliberately driven into pack-ice off Siberia in order to drift north, Nansen and his companions later resorted to sleds and kayaks. Volume 2 describes the journey over the ice - setting out with 28 dogs, 3 sledges and 2 kayaks - and ends with an account of the return journey. (It also includes Captain Otto Sverdrup's report of the expedition.) The Fram served as a laboratory during its time in the Arctic, and Nansen eventually published six volumes of scientific observations. He later became Norwegian delegate to the League of Nations, directing humanitarian projects, and is famous for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 as well as for his polar achievements.

Publishers: George Newnes Ltd

Year: 1898

Condition: Good. Covers faded due to age with minor scuff marks on the corners. Internally very clean and very tightly bound. Very minor foxing to front and back pages.





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