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Episodes From Farthest North

by Fridtjof Nansen
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025639581
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 202
  • Original Price: USD 20.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 291 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Polar Regions

"Episodes From Farthest North" presents a riveting account of Fridtjof Nansen's legendary 1893-1896 Arctic expedition. This work captures the most harrowing and triumphant moments of the "Fram" voyage, during which Nansen and his crew sought to reach the North Pole by harnessing the natural drift of the polar ice pack. The narrative details the innovative engineering of their vessel, designed to withstand the crushing pressure of the frozen sea, and the immense physical and mental endurance required to survive in one of the earth's most hostile environments.

Readers follow Nansen and his companion, Hjalmar Johansen, as they depart from the ship for a daring dash toward the Pole by dog sled and kayak, facing extreme isolation, starvation, and dangerous encounters with polar bears. "Episodes From Farthest North" is a quintessential masterpiece of polar literature, offering profound insights into the spirit of exploration and the scientific curiosity that drove nineteenth-century adventurers into the unknown. This collection of episodes serves as a testament to human resilience and remains a foundational text for anyone interested in the history of maritime discovery and the icy frontiers of the world.

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